Winter dreams, seeds and things…..
One of the many personal and internal experiences you have as a grower and homesteader, is the ability to visualize exactly how you want things, and then acting on that sole visualization. Whether it be tilling rows into the garden, or planting bulbs, or even building a coop or batbox… you need to visualize how you see those things on your homestead, you need to look ahead at yourself interacting with and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Mental preparedness doesn’t get enough of the credit it deserves, if any at all… and I think its super important to highlight that as a human species. That we can make those things happen by pure visualization, intention, and persistent repetitive thinking. It’s all the same, no matter how you look at it, and it’s of utmost importance to share that knowledge with others.
In the off season, winter here in Ohio, it’s the perfect time to start visualizing the coming years garden. After the holidays have passed, and January hits, the seed catalogs start coming in the mail. Regardless of your collection, it never hurts to invest in new seeds each year, even if it is only a few dollars worth. Having a decent inventory allows me to buy rare seeds I wouldn’t have the chance at getting through a swap or barter. Also keeping my library full enough to share with others, and still able plant and rotate crops for many years to come. Seed collecting and preservation, if done correctly, will supply future generations with heirloom seeds worth having passed down. Always be sure to take the time to save properly in the fall, so that come pre planting season you’re able to put money towards other things instead of seeds. And swapping year round certainly helps. Through the normal everyday mail is the most efficient way to swap if not locally in person. There are dozens of seed groups on social media you can find and start swapping with members to find exactly what you want and need for your homestead!
With every new year comes new goals, new desires and expectations, and new growth as we all try to leave the past behind us, and move forward to better times. Try writing down what you would like to accomplish in the coming seasons, and see if that doesn’t help you actually succeed at your own pace. Just a little bit of passion and dedication goes a long way when it’s all said and done. Do not let doubt hold you back, even from failure. Fall forward and as always…….
Happy Homesteading!
