Frugal February went off without a hitch. We ate up a bunch of stored stuff, finished some projects that were in a state of near completion, and began plans to meet more of the goals on our way to sustainable homesteading.
Some things were not as great. I had a massive failure of the garden seedlings I had started in January; nearly 50 plants lost in … Continue reading the story "Is it time to expand?"
Post Archives from the ‘Critters’ Category
Planning for Chicks
We have 15 chickens right now in our flock. I have a variety of breeds, most bought at my local feed store. I have 2 Australorpes, a Buff Orpington, 3 Rhode Island Reds, 2 Americanas, 2 Barred Rocks, and 5 Freedom Rangers including my 2 roosters. The Rhodies, Rocks and Rangers were bought because they are considered to be dual purpose birds (meaning they provide … Continue reading the story "Planning for Chicks"
Frugal February
A little more than a week ago my family and I began our (second) annual Frugal February practices.
If you have not heard of Frugal February I will give my explanation, which maybe different than others. I was introduced to this concept in December of 2012 via an online article. Essentially the author purported the practice of spending the month of February eating up the things … Continue reading the story "Frugal February"
New Year, Fresh Ideas
The holidays are past and it is time for me to get back to work.
We had a very busy holiday season. Our home was invaded by loved ones. For Thanksgiving six of our family members came for ten days and another four for just the weekend. We also had several friends over for the day, bringing the total of people who ate here to 32, … Continue reading the story "New Year, Fresh Ideas"
Another Critter
It seems there is some force in the universe that knows we are trying to do this farming thing. Not to say we are all that well prepared for it, but it is the end goal of our property. Part of farming, in my mind, is critters. We want several kinds; goats, horses, rabbits, turkey, etc. to go along with the chickens and ducks we … Continue reading the story "Another Critter"
Waste not, want not…
This past weekend I had the good fortune to make a neighborly connection at the Farmer’s Market in town. I was there peddling some tasty jams and jellies and doing a bit of socializing with the other vendors about their wares. It turned out that a family member of one had far more pears than they knew what to do with. This was fortuitous for … Continue reading the story "Waste not, want not…"
Considering where we are in homesteading…
My life is very home-centered. I have been a stay at home mom since 2007, with the birth of our second daughter, and that time has brought my attention to minute details of what comes into and what leaves my home. Always concerned with health and environmental issues, I became obsessed with making certain that only the best came into my home and that I … Continue reading the story "Considering where we are in homesteading…"