As we get closer to the end of November, it is slim pickings out in the gardens. Right now, we only have fresh herbs, celery and carrots still growing. I had this idea yesterday, to utilize what I had growing in the gardens to make soup. With the cost of groceries, this is what I am doing to keep ... Read More about Keep Your Grocery Bill Down, Utilize What is Growing Outside
Our Homesteading Journey and Our Simple Life
It has been awhile since I have introduced our homesteading journey, the animals and other shenanigans' that happen on the farm. Each year is quite a bit different than the years before. It helps keep things exciting and motivating. Introduction to Ducks This year we introduced Muscovy ... Read More about Our Homesteading Journey and Our Simple Life
Deep Cleaning the Hen House Twice a Year
I have to admit, deep cleaning the hen house is not my favorite chore to do on the farm. For this reason, I only do it a few times a year. This is my process on how I can get away with cleaning it only a few times a year and what I do in between cleanings. The materials i use: Pine ... Read More about Deep Cleaning the Hen House Twice a Year
How to Effectively Lay Down Soaker Hoses in your Garden
After my gardens are planted and before you lay down any mulch, it is time to lay down your soaker hoses in the garden. This will save you hours upon hours of standing in your gardens, with a hose, watering your plants. It will also give your plants the best chance of not getting certain ... Read More about How to Effectively Lay Down Soaker Hoses in your Garden
How to Start Flowers from Seed
Nothing says summer more than fresh picked flowers from your gardens. To ensure continuous blooms all season long, I like to start our first set of seeds in trays and then when the weather warms, I will have the first set of flowers as starts. Why do you plant multiple rounds of seeds? The ... Read More about How to Start Flowers from Seed