Casual Homesteader

My Hydroponic Systems: What’s Working (and What I’ve Learned So Far) If you’ve ever tried gardening in Florida and felt like everything either burns, gets eaten, or dies… the feeling is mutual.  I didn’t start out as a “hydroponics person.” Honestly, I just wanted a simple way to grow fresh food at home without fighting Florida soil and bugs.  I currently have two hydroponic systems running, and I’ve learned a lot (some the easy way… some not 😅). Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What Hydroponic Systems I’m Using Right now, I’m using 2 different types of systems: A hydroponic tower that I bought on Amazon [Check here for pricing] VIVIOSUN hydroponic system [Found here on Amazon] I like both these setups; they both have their advantages and disadvantages.  The tower: While very easy to set up, I have gone through 2 pumps already.  VIVIOSUN hydroponic system  I have had more success with l...

How I Built a DIY Paver Walkway (On a Budget!) 👉This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I personally use and trust. There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming your own space with your hands. What started as a simple idea, to improve our backyard, turned into a full DIY paver project that completely changed the look and feel of our home. Not only did we save thousands doing it ourselves, but we also created a space our family actually uses. If you’ve been thinking about doing your own paver project, I’m sharing exactly how mine went, from planning to finished result, plus what I learned along the way. 📸 Before & After Before: After:  🛠️ Materials I Used Here’s what I used for this project: Paver molds- I used these for the entire walkway and they held up great. [View on Amazon] Concrete mix Polymeric sand- I used this brand from Lowe's  Shovel Hand Shovel Level Tamper Whe...