Here on the homestead we have been busy at work with upgrades and expansions, tending to the garden and planning for the future. It has been some time since I updated you on how things were happening here. Our raised beds are doing well, mostly. I am struggling with my cauliflower and broccoli and we …
Beginner Homesteading
This year we decided on planting on indoor herb garden, rather than outdoor. We added more raised beds to the lot but we had some other and new vegetables we wanted to take up that space so we went with growing our herbs right inside! It will keep them more confined and tamed and it …
When we decided to add laying hens into our homestead we wanted to get them set up with a secure and comfortable coop. We were looking to not spend an arm and a leg on purchasing a coop from the store or lots of materials to build one from the ground up so we went …
Having a garden and growing your own food is a lot of work but also one of the most rewarding tasks there can be! It is a lot about planning, maintaining and reducing waste that will make your garden and harvest the most successful. This list of garden tools that are both store bought and …
Can we all agree that store bought eggs just don’t match up to farm fresh eggs? What is a downfall of buying fresh? It doesn’t come equipped with a “use by” date on the side of the carton. So, how do you know if the eggs in your fridge, or on your counter, are still …