PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThere are days my mind wonders to past days. As winter fades and the beauty of spring appears, amidst rainy days, I find myself craving a road trip. I might even be planning one depending on the year. Either way, along with my desire to travel my mind drifts to past trips and memories.… Continue reading Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch
Author: Eaglewhensheflies
Black Raspberries
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI remember as a child a long row or two of raspberries in my Grandpa’s garden. If I remember correctly, he had black and red raspberries. I recall how the row had T-posts at each end and along the strip every so often. In between there was string tided at two levels to support… Continue reading Black Raspberries
Kosciusko County Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesIf you have been following this blog over the past few months, I shared that I had attended 2 different indoor farmer’s markets local to my area. I wrote about the Culver Farmer’s Market and the Indoor Holiday Market in Bremen, Indiana. On March 30, 2019, I attended a third, new to me, indoor… Continue reading Kosciusko County Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market
Spring 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI recently sat down and came up with a list of projects to do on the homestead for the next 3 months. Truth be told there are probably a few more I would like to get started. In fact, I intend to add to this list as I write. I often feel that I… Continue reading Spring 2019
Land of a Homestead
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesA homestead lifestyle can be created by almost anyone. Those with a small lot in town can produce some of their own food. With today’s technology grow lights even provide a way for people to grow food inside of their houses. Some towns allow hens for producing one’s own eggs. Even if that is… Continue reading Land of a Homestead
Catskill Homesteader Chickens
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis is a guest post by Maria from Paradise in Disguise Hobby Farm about how she came up with her own chicken breed for her homestead. Her breed is not official in any books, but rather this is the story of a lady breeding for traits that are important to her. Read one way… Continue reading Catskill Homesteader Chickens
New Farm Activities
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWinter Thoughts January was full of ideas and planning the year, as I wrote about in Winter 2019. I also gave thought when the idea of this homesteading journey was just that an idea. I commented on a post on FB recently how a few years ago I was foaling out mares and now… Continue reading New Farm Activities
Why Pick Swedish Flower Hens
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesA conversation with a friend a few years ago had me thinking seriously about owning chickens. I was looking for ways to use what I had. On the homestead stood a 30 by 60 chicken barn with a fairly new roof thanks to my spouse. It served a place to store hay and many… Continue reading Why Pick Swedish Flower Hens
Winter 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesA new year has begun. I for one am excited for the blank slate a new year appears to provide. I have many ideas that have been floating around in my head for the last few years. Projects I have started, that I will build upon and a few new ideas for later in… Continue reading Winter 2019
Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis week has been one of celebration. Rejoicing the fact, I was released from the hospital, I thoroughly enjoyed Christmas Eve singing and listening to favorite Christmas songs. Christmas Day found me sharing a meal and conversation with family. I started my day celebrating the birth of Jesus as I fed and cared for… Continue reading Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018