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Picture of a stone fire ring surrounded by six benches made out of natural logs by the pathway to the Cibolo Gardens north grove camping area.

Cibolo Gardens: Our New Adventure

Posted on July 7, 2021August 11, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Heads-up North Side of San Antonio, Texas, USA! That’s right, Half Hectare Homestead is back…

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Close-up picture of a glass mixing bowl containing homemade organic mayonnaise with a green silicone whisk above it slowly dripping the fresh creamy mayonnaise back into the bowl.

Mayonnaise Recipe, a Homemade Artform

Posted on March 10, 2021June 21, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Getting a feel for making homemade mayonnaise has been an interesting experience. A bit frustrating…

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Close-up picture of an open sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) flower growing from a vine hidden within a patch of wild grasses.

Importance of Scientific Names in Botany

Posted on September 2, 2020August 19, 2021 by Cristophe

(Updated: August 19, 2021) Have you ever read a good book about plants? Chances are…

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Green plants with seeds

Community Support: Lending from My Seed Bank

Posted on May 6, 2020November 4, 2021 by Cristophe

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post I maintain a rather large seed bank. What…

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farm at sunset

Homesteading: A Comfort in a Pandemic Panic

Posted on April 22, 2020August 19, 2021 by Cristophe

As pandemic lockdowns are extended and the fate of our futures seems impossible to determine,…

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Green plant growing as a result of self0sufficiency questions to consider

Planning for Self-Sufficiency: A Series of Questions to Consider

Posted on April 15, 2020November 21, 2021 by Cristophe

So you’ve decided you want more than just the security and comfort of a garden….

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Staricase to climb one step at a time

Planning for Self-Sufficiency: One Step at a Time

Posted on April 8, 2020November 21, 2021 by Cristophe

More than likely COVID-19 has made you aware that the systems most people depend on…

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Community support group in the middle of the forest

Community Support: Necessity, Not Option

Posted on March 11, 2020December 17, 2021 by Cristophe

The funny thing about homesteading is that you usually get into it thinking you’re going…

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From our Hearth to Yours

Hi! We are authors, Rimakej (they/them) and Cristophe (he/him) Valentini. HHH began as Half Hectare Homestead, a holistic homestead we managed for 5 years. Now we simply promote healing through sustainable and Indigenous practices. Thank you for enjoying our blogs and joining us in sharing love and learning. Subscribe to our email list below, or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to view even more of our unique content!


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