Mapping Sun Exposure Across a Beginner Homestead: A Seasonal Crop-Placement Method
Mapping sun exposure across a beginner homestead means recording where direct light reaches the property during morning, midday, and late afternoon, then matching those zones to crops, buildings, animals, and water needs. Mark the site at several times on clear and partly cloudy days, noting shade from trees, fences, sheds, slopes, and future growth.