PinShareShareTweet0 SharesLets have a little fun and look at 10 reasons chickens are a great fit. How many of these resonate with you? 1 You want to eat fresh chicken eggs Fresh eggs that are locally sourced have their own taste I have heard. For myself, I find local fresh eggs agree with my stomach… Continue reading 10 Reasons Chickens are Right for You
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Homestead And A Blog
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesIn this post I share why I choose to homestead and blog. I talk about who encouraged and helped me along in the blogging journey. My first blogging experience took place as a part of the 2015 TCA Thoroughbred Makeover where I posted 140 times sharing the story of preparing Navajo Bo for the… Continue reading Homestead And A Blog
Heirloom Seeds
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWhat is an heirloom seed? What value do they bring to a homestead lifestyle? I say lifestyle because not all live on a homestead right now, but are working to incorporate homestead and sustainable practices right where they are. Heirloom seeds have no patent, are not genetically modified and not their own brand. These… Continue reading Heirloom Seeds
A Backyard Chicken Needs….
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 SharesWhat do you really need to raise chickens in your backyard? A chicken has 3 basic needs shelter, food and water. Water being the most important in my opinion. Preventing and treating sickness, treats and all the extras such as a swing or other novelty can be examined another time. For this post, we… Continue reading A Backyard Chicken Needs….
Preserving Stewed Tomatoes
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI met Julie in the summer of 2018 the night we both attended Bremen Farmer’s Market. I think the first words I spoke to her were, “I love your cart.” She was selling fresh cut flowers on a repurposed old fire hose reel cart. We became friends. And it seems that I have known… Continue reading Preserving Stewed Tomatoes
Summer Progress 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesBremen’s outdoor market ended on the last Wednesday in September. I started reflecting on the last 12 months thinking about the progresses I have made this year, new ideas, how I can do things better, and where I fell short. For this post, I plan to share thoughts that pertain to the summer months.… Continue reading Summer Progress 2019
Seasons ~ Fall 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThe calendar says fall begins on Sept 23rd and ends on December 20th. Our northern Indiana weather apparently did not get that memo. Often the coldest temps do not arrive until after Christmas, but certain it is common to have snow in long before then. When I think about fall, I think September, October… Continue reading Seasons ~ Fall 2019
Homestead Diary ~ Week 5
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesTuesday, August 27, 2019 I heard my husband rush back to the bedroom door. He beckoned me, “Come quick!” I reluctantly followed him to the kitchen. Immediately horrified by the sight that greeted me. A cat managed to wedge her head between to slats of a kitchen chair and appeared to be hanging there.… Continue reading Homestead Diary ~ Week 5
Homestead Diary ~ Week 4
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesLast weeks post left off not knowing the outcome of 2 hatches, one in an incubator and the other under a broody hen. Thursday, August 22, 2019 I woke up and of course the hatching process was on my mind. I noticed right away that one of the eggs had pipped and a couple… Continue reading Homestead Diary ~ Week 4
Homestead Diary ~ Week 3
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWeek 3 of August proved a challenge in regard to my health. I look back as I prepared this post and I see progress, good memories and much to be grateful for. But to be honest in those moments when I lacked energy, I felt discouraged. Week 1 and Week 2 of August felt… Continue reading Homestead Diary ~ Week 3