23 October, 2010 This time of year, my gardening thoughts tend toward composting as seasonal clean-up commences and the pigs are in the freezer and no longer snacking on our kitchen scraps. Last year, a compost bin was on the to-do list (and we did put them up in the spring). I still had all of […]
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Marauder
4 August, 2010 There has been a marauder in my modest pea patch this year who has successfully managed to thwart my aspirations of an abundant harvest. Fortunately, this little thief is easily spotted due to his large size and propensity to be adorned in bright colors. More often than not, he works alone. But […]
The Case Of The Mystery Veggie And The Mutating Corn
21 August, 2010 Earlier in the growing season, we discovered a stray pumpkin plant growing amidst the corn. “What damage could it possibly do?” I wondered. The way I saw it was that it was just a little extra pumpkin that I hadn’t been planning on. As the plant grew, I was more certain in […]
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A stack of seed packets like that is screaming for an organization method isn’t it? I know that last year far too many of my minutes were spent sifting through again and again, calculating and re-calculating dates and I still ended up forgetting to plant a few things or planted them late. We can excuse […]
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Custom Homemaking Binder Printables
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Lessons in Life and Death
12 May, 2009 While homesteading can be frugal (after it’s been established), and educational for homeschoolers, it can also teach our children lessons in life and death. Last year, we took a particular shine to one of our new chicks. She was the sweetest of the flock and she faded away shortly after she began […]
How to Get Rid of Flies?
Now that you know how to get rid of flies in and around your home, you’re prepared to enjoy the warm breezes of spring and summer.
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~A Medley Of Zucchini Recipes~
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Buttery Sourdough Crackers
Perhaps it’s just my kids, but I can’t keep snacks in the house. It is seriously crazy, but I bring little snacks in here and by the time I go to dole them out, they’re gone already. If I bought them from the store, I’d go broke in a month. If I made my own, […]
How To Make Mozzarella Cheese (The Easy Way)
Learn how to make mozzarella cheese the quick and EASY way (without using a microwave)! This traditional mozzarella cheese recipe was a game changer for me! It turns out I’ve been making homemade mozzarella cheese all WRONG! For YEARS I’ve used the traditional recipe I shared with you. And if I were to be honest, […]
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Horehound Candy and Cough Drops: What Are They and How to Make Them
Learn how to make horehound cough drops at home with a handful of ingredients, then use this natural cough remedy to break up your cough when you’re sick. If you’ve ever learned to make hard candy, then you can make horehound candy! And if you can make horehound candy, you just made horehound cough drops! […]
Cooking with Essential Oils: 6 Reasons to Never Do It
Cooking with essential oils is a smoking hot topic! Whether you choose to use essential oils in your kitchen is a personal decision. These reasons for not cooking with essential oils are simply the why to the how I season food in my farmstead kitchen. This topic has been on my mind the last few weeks. […]
A stack of seed packets like that is screaming for an organization method isn’t it? I know that last year far too many of my minutes were spent sifting through again and again, calculating and re-calculating dates and I still ended up forgetting to plant a few things or planted them late. We can excuse […]