Backyard homesteading, sometimes called urban homesteading, is all the rage these days, even in Snohomish County, where living in the city or suburbs doesn’t have to cramp your style.
Country living is possible just about anywhere if you know what to do.
Find out how to get started wi
th a free, monthlong backyard homesteading series, starting Thursday night in Lynnwood.
All the classes are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Lynnwood branch of Sno-Isle library system, 19200 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Call 425-778-2148 or see www.sno-isle.org for more information.
Here’s the schedule:
“Intensive Vegetable Gardening,” Thursday: Learn from retired Washington State University Extension agent Holly Kennell how to get the most from a small plot.
“Chicken Raising Fundamentals,” June 9: Falaah Jones of Seattle Tilth discusses what you need to consider to care for chickens in a limited space.
“The Edible Landscape,” June 16: Snohomish County master gardener Pam Shoberg discusses the ins and outs of edible landscaping.
“Bees in the Burbs,” June 23: Learn about keeping bees in your yard from WSU Extension analyst Dave Pehling, including honeybees and other native bee species.
“A Greenhouse of Your Own,” June 30: Master Gardener Richard Weakley shares tips for constructing a small greenhouse for year-round use.
Sarah Jackson: 425-339-3037; sjackson@heraldnet.com.
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