We are offering classes teaching people how to be self sufficient and ways to grow their own vegetables raise chickens etc. organically and from a permaculture biodynamic viewpoint.

We are NE Portland neighbors educating ourselves, experimenting, and taking steps toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle. We're interested in everything from heirloom vegetables to trying out different kinds of preservation methods. From bees to chickens, compost to raised beds, water conservation to minimal waste this is a group for people who want to explore possibilities. We're looking forward to meeting you. Cheers,

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

Want to know more – do more with or for bees? Great! LiveHoneyBees and friends are here to have great time with you – and give the bees – and other pollinators are real healing hand here in the Portland Oregon metro area. It's been said the bees are the new chickens. If abundant gardens, making yummy honey (a key ingredient in mead ; ) beeswax (think candles and salves / lib balms), pollen and propolis (the truly unsung probiotic super heroine bees make) . LiveHoneyBees offers family friendly ac …