Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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Can you have a yearround greenhouse?
A heated greenhouse prevents indoor temperatures from dropping below freezing, meaning that a wide variety of produce can be grown yearround.
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Can a greenhouse make money?
A greenhouse can provide numerous raw materials that can be sold as is, or manufactured into artisan products.
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What is a self-sustaining greenhouse?
A self-sustaining greenhouse is able to "run itself," in terms of temperature regulation and energy production.
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Are backyard greenhouses good?
Backyhard greenhouses are a beautiful addition that provide a safe, healthy place for plants to grow and thrive.
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Can a greenhouse feed a family?
A greenhouse can be sized up to almost any scale; even a small attached greenhouse can produce enough produce to supply a family if the space is used effectively.
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How big does a garden need to be to feed a family?
It's reccommended that each member of your family be allocated between 15-20 plants per year to fully provide them with enough nutrition.
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How big does a self-sufficient greenhouse need to be ?
A greenhouse can be made self sufficient at almost any size, as long as there is enough room for the equipment necessary.
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How do small homesteads make money?
Small homesteads can make money through selling raw materials at flea markets, or by manufacturing artisan goods such as cloth, cheese, butter, etc.
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Can you be self-sufficient on one acre?
While it totally depends on the size of what you're growing, one acre is plenty of room for a variety of produce, a few animals, a greenhouse, and many other forms of production.
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Can you make a living off of homesteading?
An established homestead can support itself and a family through the production of raw materials and manufacturing of goods.
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Can you grow your own food for a year?
Absolutely -- there are lots of options that will enable you to store and save food through all seasons, or even grow produce yearround.
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How many chickens should a homestead have?
A homestead can function with as many chickens that suit your needs, even one or two chickens can liven up your breakfasts without taking too much room.
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Can you grow enough food to feed yourself?
Absolutely, a healthy, well-maintained garden can feed a whole family, let alone an individual.
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What vegetables are good for homesteading?
Since you'll be feeding you and your family, it's essential to grow healthy, highly nutritiuous vegetables, that you'll actually eat.
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How do you start a backyard homestead?
Starting a backyard homestead is full of decisions: what will you grow, and how much? It's essential to take a close look at you and your family's needs, and what kind of environment you're working with.
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What can I grow on my homestead?
Almost anything can be grown on a homestead: vegetables, flowers, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, livestock, chickens, bees -- the opportunities are endless.
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How big should a homestead garden be?
The size of your garden will be determined by how many mouths you intend to feed at any one time.
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What is a modern day homesteader?
A modern day homesteader seeks to be self-reliant, minimize their consumption, and live "off-the-grid" as much as possible.
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Is homesteading in the US still possible?
Yes! While the federal government may no longer be granting hundreds of acres of land, like they did in the early 20th century, there are still endless possibilities to apply the principles of homesteading in today's America.
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Do homesteads use greenhouses?
Many homesteads utilize greenhouses in order to supply their family with food yearround.
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What is a homestead?
A homestead refers to a home, usually on a plot of land, where a family or individual works to be self-sufficient and sustainable with minimal consumption.
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How can a homestead use a greenhouse?
A greenhouse provides an especially ideal place for plants to grow, safe from the environment and less than ideal conditions.
Can you make money while urban homesteading?
There are several options for urban homesteading that can lead to turning a small profit.