Homesteading in the NW

May 20, 2023 16:33:41

Im not sure if this has been talked about much before, but I have an interest in homesteading in the NW. Specifically the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Does anyone have any experience here? If so what are some things I would need to take into account when in comes to gardening or raising animals if I decide to move out there from the east coast?

May 21, 2023 16:14:21

Well that is one hella question.
I suggest you read as much as you can on Permies for a start and then you will have some ideas to start with.

May 25, 2023 13:41:09

Nic Trib wrote:Im not sure if this has been talked about much before, but I have an interest in homesteading in the NW. Specifically the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Does anyone have any experience here? If so what are some things I would need to take into account when in comes to gardening or raising animals if I decide to move out there from the east coast?

Elevation!!

May 27, 2023 16:07:39

Nic Trib wrote:I'm not sure if this has been talked about much before, but I have an interest in homesteading in the NW. Specifically the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Does anyone have any experience here? If so what are some things I would need to take into account when in comes to gardening or raising animals if I decide to move out there from the east coast?

The " Inland Pacific Northwest" is different climate than the PNW. And elevation and micro climates in specific areas vary greatly from place to place. Just in Idaho for example the north and south even east vary greatly in climate. In Montana, The east is completely different climate than the NW, and SW of Montana. I have lived and traveled to most of those areas I listed. A place to have a rough start of climate and weather is by city and zip code/county even is bestplaces.net. https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/montana/missoula. Also try the Inland Northwest Permaculture Guild for advice as well. https://www.facebook.com/people/Inland-Northwest-Permaculture-Guild/100064342972968/
good luck on your adventure.

Don't count your weasels before they've popped. And now for a mulberry bush related tiny ad:

Natural Swimming Pool movie and eBook PLUS World Domination Gardening 3-DVD set - super combo!

https://permies.com/wiki/135800/Natural-Swimming-Pool-movie-eBook