Homesteading ain’t cheap! There are many expenses and surprise costs once your homestead is up and running. But, there are also many ways your homestead can earn money for you! Here are many ways to have your homestead work for you!
Phenology or Old Farmer Wisdom
I love old time farm sayings like “plant potatoes when the first dandelions bloom” or “cut in June will come back too soon, cut in July will surely die.” Long before we had the internet and hundreds of gardening books to read, these sayings were handed down from parent to child and guided the yearly […]
Monthly Musings On The Farm
Hello and welcome to another edition of Monthly Musings on the Farm! Phoebe, my girl goose, is still busy making nests and laying eggs. Finn, my male goose, and self proclaimed leader of the waterfowl gang has been looking to expand his pack of ladies. He has started socializing with the Canadian geese and integrating […]
Assembling a Real Tool Box for the Homestead Kid
Building, fixing, and breaking things apart is what we do on a daily basis, and the kids are in on the action. Always. Here is how I put together a real tool box gift for my kids.
Dealing with Drainage Issues
We installed two french drains to help with some minor runoff/drainage issues around our house and in the chicken yard and they work beautifully.
Homestead Update! I’m back!
We’ve taken a short break from updating. Now that I’m back from the Mayo Clinic, here’s a quick update on me!
