As pioneers moved to Washington and Oregon during the 19th century, they homesteaded the land and started a lifestyle that persists even today. There are many stories of pioneer women carrying seeds or a start of their favorite plant carefully wrapped inside a potato. The potato nourished the cutting on the long trip west. There weren’t grocery stores so they grew and processed their own food. They had to be self-sufficient just to survive. 21st century homesteading is still about self-sufficiency — wherever you live. It’s about using less energy, eating wholesome local food, involving your family in the life of the community, and making wise choices that will improve…
