OffTheLand

About

"Abundance is here."

OffTheLand is a local marketplace where absolutely anyone can sell, trade, share, or buy their fruits, vegetables, seeds, eggs, livestock, bee products, services, hand crafts, and artisan goods.

OffTheLand is community-driven and sponsored and is a great place for hobby gardeners, homesteaders, small-scale ranchers, & permaculture folks to connect directly with local, discerning consumers.

Problems with global food supplies:

  1. Our global food supply chains are vulnerable to cyberattacks, pandemics, solar flares, and other black-swan events. If any one of these events were to occur, the food in our grocery stores would only last 3 days.
  2. On average, each item on the plate travels 1500 miles, and thus 84% of food cost goes to shipping, warehousing, distribution, brokering, insuring, and retail. Inflation and economic pressures significantly increase the food prices at each step of the global food supply chains.

Solutions that OffTheLand brings:

  1. Turn your passion and hobby of gardening and ranching into a revenue stream by selling your abundance directly to conscious consumers in your local community (in your zip-code).
  2. Bartering, buying, & selling items locally builds a network of reliable & like-minded individuals. It's a win-win!

Some items on our platform

plant

The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

The spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Typically grown indoors as houseplants but can thrive outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9–11. Here’s more detail: Outdoors in Zones 9–11 • These zones have mild winters, where temperatures usually don’t drop below 20–30°F (-6 to -1°C). • In these areas, spider plants can grow year-round outdoors in shaded or semi-shaded locations. Cooler Zones (Below 9) • In zones 8 and below, spider plants must be brought indoors or protected during colder months, as frost will damage or kill them 1. Air Purification: Spider plants are excellent at filtering indoor air pollutants, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene. NASA’s Clean Air Study recognized them for improving air quality. 2. Oxygen Production: They release oxygen and can help increase indoor oxygen levels, creating a fresher and healthier environment. 3. Humidity Booster: Spider plants release moisture into the air through transpiration, which can help combat dryness, especially in air-conditioned or heated spaces. 4. Stress Reduction: Research suggests that having greenery indoors, like spider plants, can reduce stress and promote relaxation. 5. Pet-Friendly (Mostly): Spider plants are non-toxic to pets, though cats are often drawn to them, so monitoring is still advised to prevent overeating. 6. Low Maintenance: Spider plants are highly adaptable and thrive even in less-than-ideal conditions, making them perfect for busy or first-time plant owners.

$8.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

Herbs

Vicks plant (Plectranthus tomentosa)

starter plants available in 4 inch pot thats with shipping. The Vicks plant (Plectranthus tomentosa), also known as the “succulent coleus” is a fragrant, low-maintenance plant with soft, velvety leaves that release a menthol-like aroma similar to Vicks Vaporub when crushed. Hardiness Zones • USDA Zones: Grows outdoors year-round in zones 9–11. • Cooler Zones: Can be grown indoors as a houseplant in colder regions

$19.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

plant

Mexican sunflowers, Tithonia diversifolia 6 cutting bare root nodes

Mexican sunflowers, Tithonia diversifolia 6 cutting bare root nodes. 🌱 Growing Information • Climate & Zones: • Best in USDA Zones 9–11 as a perennial. • Grown as an annual in cooler zones. • Tolerates heat, poor soil, and drought once established. • Growth Habit: • Can reach 4–6 ft tall (T. rotundifolia) or 10–15 ft tall (T. diversifolia, the giant perennial type). • Bright yellow daisy-like flowers attract butterflies, bees, and pollinators. • Soil: Thrives in poor, sandy, or depleted soils — often used as a green manure/compost crop because it accumulates nutrients (especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium). • Sunlight: Full sun. • Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established. 🌼 How to Use • Garden/Permaculture: • Grow as a pollinator plant, hedge, or living fence. • Cut-and-drop mulch or compost activator (high in nutrients). • Traditional medicine: • Leaves made into teas or poultices in folk medicine (should be used cautiously and under guidance, as safety data is limited). • Livestock: • Small amounts of dried or fresh leaves fed to goats, rabbits, and cattle as supplemental fodder. • Ornamental: • Bright yellow/orange flowers for cut arrangements. • Great for attracting monarch butterflies and pollinators.

$12.00 / Bunch

The Villages, FL

herb

Cuban oregano(Plectranthus amboinicus),Spanish thyme, Mexican mint order

Cuban oregano (Plectranthus amboinicus), also known as Spanish thyme, Mexican mint, or Indian borage, is a robust, aromatic herb widely used in culinary and medicinal applications. Despite its name, it is not a true oregano but belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is prized for its strong flavor and hardy nature. Growing Zones • Thrives in USDA Zones 9-11. • Can be grown indoors as a potted plant in colder regions. Care Requirements 1. Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. 2. Soil: Well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy. 3. Watering: Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Overwatering can cause root rot. Key Features 1. Appearance: • Succulent, thick, fuzzy leaves with scalloped edges. • Leaves are light green with a velvety texture. • Grows as a low shrub, typically 1–2 feet tall. 2. Flavor Profile: • Strong, pungent aroma with a combination of oregano, thyme, and sage notes. • Used sparingly in dishes due to its intense flavor. 3. Growth Habits: • Fast-growing and drought-tolerant. • Prefers warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. Culinary Uses • Used to flavor soups, stews, meat dishes, and stuffing. • Pairs well with robust flavors like pork, lamb, and fish. • Can be used fresh or dried. Medicinal Uses • Known for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. • Traditionally used for respiratory issues, sore throat, and digestive ailments.

$10.00 / Each/Unit

The Villages, FL

milk

Fresh faw goat milk

I have fresh raw goat milk that is $5 a quart or $4 a quart for refills or bring your own containers. For pet consumption only per Florida guidelines.

$5.00 / Fluid Ounce (oz)

Lake City, FL

Seeds

Wild Florida Everglade tomato seeds

Native tomatoes from the Florida Everglades. They are red, marble sized with big tomato flavor! My best seller and always a favorite. 25 seeds per package

$3.75 / Package

Brooksville, FL

sugarcane

Florida Red Sugarcane-seed cane

Seed-cane from organically grown Florida red sugarcane. Deliciously sweet and makes great cane juice and natural windbreak

$10.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL

Ginger

Thai Ginger-Galangal-Alpinia galanga

Delicious variety of ginger used internationally • Average mature height: 4-6 feet • Light: Full sun to part shade • Watering: Average watering needs • Zones: 8b-10 1 Gallon

$10.00 / Each/Unit

Fernandina Beach, FL

There are many great homesteading, gardening, & living-off-the-land type of communities for sharing pictures, experiences, knowledge, and advice. But at best, these only offer a state-level forum or chat, so there’s no way to know who is in YOUR zipcode and what they are selling, giving away, or wanting to buy. OffTheLand acts as an enhancement/extension to these existing communities, to allow people to interact with like-minded folks in their local zipcode.

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