We searched for old weathered barns and old country roads, old abandoned farmhouses and beautiful fall colored leaves. We get so busy here on the farm, we forget to enjoy the Fall and the area we live in. Even though it was a gorgeous, sunny day, we went for a drive down an old country ... Read More about Old Weathered Barns and Old Country Roads
Chicken Coop Addition Complete with a Tin Roof
This October we completed a chicken coop renovation and addition and about doubled our square footage for our chickens. Last year we purchased a shed from Home Depot to turn into our chicken coop. It was alright for our 28 chickens that we had at the time, but it was not as functional as I would ... Read More about Chicken Coop Addition Complete with a Tin Roof
How to Winterize the Chicken Run
Chickens are one of the easiest and most rewarding animals to have on the homestead. After all, they do give you breakfast most days. They do not require a huge amount of time, but there are certain tasks that we must do to keep them save and healthy. One major project we have every Fall is to ... Read More about How to Winterize the Chicken Run
Fall Front Porch: Using Unique Natural Items from the Nature
Fall is our absolute favorite time of the year and this year we are decorating with natural items from the yard! It marks the end of the gardening season. Fall is the promise of slower days ahead and a bit of hibernation before we gear up for another year of gardening. We love everything ... Read More about Fall Front Porch: Using Unique Natural Items from the Nature
How to Plant Garlic: Simple Life in the Country
If you eat a lot of garlic like my family does, then my #1 recommendation is to plant and grow your own patch of garlic. Nothing is better that your own homegrown garlic. especially garlic that you know where it was grown and how it was grown. The flavor of your own garlic is not even comparable ... Read More about How to Plant Garlic: Simple Life in the Country