Homestead City

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  • 1970
  • 1 Season

Homestead City is a reality show produced by Folkstar Productions that premiered in 2017. The show follows a group of families who leave their suburban homes and move to a rural area to start a homestead. The families are given a plot of land in the Homestead City community and must build their own homes, grow their own food, and live off the land.

Each episode of Homestead City focuses on one or two families and their progress in building their homestead. The families face numerous challenges, including harsh weather conditions, lack of resources, and the steep learning curve of living off the land. The show follows the families as they work together to overcome these challenges and build their dream homes.

Homestead City is not just a show about building homes and living off the land, however. It also explores the relationships between the families and their struggles to adapt to their new way of life. The families come from diverse backgrounds and have different ideas about what living off the land means. As they work together to build their homesteads, they come to appreciate the unique skills and perspectives each family brings to the community.

The show also provides a fascinating glimpse into the construction process of building a homestead from scratch. The families must clear the land, dig wells for water, and build their own houses using the resources available to them. They learn about sustainable agriculture and work on planting and harvesting crops. The show demonstrates the hard work and dedication that goes into building a sustainable lifestyle.

Homestead City also addresses the environmental impact of the homestead lifestyle. The families are committed to living off the land in a sustainable way and not damaging the environment. They work on conservation initiatives, such as growing food without using pesticides, and try to reduce their waste by composting and recycling.

Overall, Homestead City is an inspirational show that showcases the determination and fortitude of people who are committed to living off the land. It presents an alternative lifestyle that is both challenging and rewarding and provides an authentic look at the construction process of creating a homestead.

The show has received positive reviews for its portrayal of the homestead lifestyle. Reviewers have praised the show's authenticity and the way in which it educates viewers about sustainable living. The show has also been lauded for its focus on community building and the way it portrays families working together to achieve a common goal.

In conclusion, Homestead City is an excellent show that offers an immersive look into the world of sustainable living. It portrays the difficulties and rewards of building a homestead from scratch and the importance of community building and sustainability. The show is both inspiring and educational and is highly recommended for anyone interested in sustainable living and homesteading.

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Seasons
Green Moxie
8. Green Moxie
January 1, 1970
Learning to live a greener lifestyle is a lot easier than you may realize. You don't need a lot of money or have to let go of things you love to be green. Laura introduces you to Nikki Fotheringham, who provides the necessary resources to help you make the lifestyle change through her website.
Eco Artist
7. Eco Artist
January 1, 1970
We create a lot of waste in our everyday lives, no longer seeing value in the things we own. Recycling allows you to turn waste into potential masterpieces. Get to know "Green" Jean Ferguson, who upcycles wasted trash into functional and visual art
Urban Lumberjack
6. Urban Lumberjack
January 1, 1970
Homesteader Jennifer Rong takes scrap materials and items that are no longer of use and transforms them into usable, functional, and beautiful pieces of art, furniture, and jewelry. Jennifer also gives back by teaching her skills to the community so that they learn to do what she does.
Chipmunk Designs
5. Chipmunk Designs
January 1, 1970
Making your own furniture from recycled wood may seem intimidating, but it is happening right in our own backyard. Laura introduces you to homesteader Alyssa Hobin who does just that. She takes discarded wood and pallets and reclaims them into unique furniture pieces.
Not Far From the Tree
4. Not Far From the Tree
January 1, 1970
Sue Arndt works for Not Far From The Tree Toronto, which creates connections between communities and nature, allowing people to see the city in a different way. With so much food from trees often going to waste, Not Far From The Tree organizes the community to work together to pick and share the harvest from fruit trees
Well Preserved
3. Well Preserved
January 1, 1970
People automatically think preserving food is too much work or too time-consuming. But it's a lot simpler than you think. Laura shows you that preserving food is a reality for many in our city. Meet Joel MacCharles who preserves everything from bacon to jam to booze
Bunz Trading Zone
2. Bunz Trading Zone
January 1, 1970
Have something that is collecting dust on your shelf? What if you could exchange it for free for something that you do need? Sustainable living is a reality in downtown Toronto. Laura Lehman introduces you to David Morton who works at Bunz Trading Zone. Bunz is a very successful new way of bartering goods.
The Tool Library
1. The Tool Library
January 1, 1970
Homesteading is not what it used to be, and has taken on a modern eco-friendly approach. With so many resources available to us in our own city, take a visit to the Toronto Tool Library. Your host Laura introduces you to Lawrence who started this unique library of tools and things people may need but doesn't necessarily have in their home
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 1970