Emerging patterns
- 2. Emerging Patterns To conceptualize what my backyard homestead would look like I did the following: Walked my property to get a better sense of the land. Sat in different spots and imagined what items would be best suited for what locations. Looked at the property from inside to get a sense of the land from inside the house looking out. Once I thought I had a good vision, I sat under a tree and wrote out my cards. And yes, my wife thought I was crazy.
- 3. Emerging Patterns This process resulted in a total of 55 cards.
- 4. Emerging Patterns After setting the cards on the table I began to look of commonalities and differences in the items. As I progressed, four primary goals emerged…
- 5. Emerging Patterns Infrastructure Items include: Shed Greenhouse Rain Collection System Compost Area Natural Fence Solar Native Flowers and Trees Chicken Coop Patio w/ Outdoor Kitchen Pond Relaxation Garden
- 6. Emerging Patterns Animals Items include: Bee’s Goats Rabbits Ducks Chickens Friends Family And a yellow lab named Louie (I know, I know, my friends and family wouldn’t appreciate being called animals)
- 7. Emerging Patterns Fruits Items include: Grapes Pear Trees Peach Trees Blueberry Bushes Raspberry Bushes Apple Trees Blackberry Bushes Strawberry plants Watermelon
- 8. Emerging Patterns Veggies & Herbs Lettuce, Spinach, Kale Broccoli (yes I know I misspelled this on my card but remember, I was outside sitting under a tree) Mint Carrots Thyme, Dill, & Cilantro Cucumbers, Zucchini, Squash Garlic and Onions Potatoes, Peas, & Peppers Tomato's & Basil (26 in all…too many to list here!)
- 9. Emerging Patterns The process and the readings helped me realize a few things that resulted in cards being added… Part one of the text is called “Attitudes” which made me realize I should include items that will help my wife and I stay in a positive mindset. Chapter 3 mentions “care of people” which helped me realize that the backyard homestead wouldn’t be complete without friends and family.