Best Laid Plans – this spring has nearly been a complete disaster, but there’s still some hope!
Category: Gardening
A Hail Mary Garden and More Chicken Questions
If you didn’t already know, I pretty much failed at gardening this year. But I heard about a local nursery and am so glad I went!
It’s Official – I’m a Terrible Gardener!
I knew I wasn’t the best gardener, but I’d had some good luck with random things – sometimes too good of luck and would kick myself for planting so much. But all these failures are sure frustrating!
Garden Time!
I am so excited – you have no idea! It’s finally time to start the garden! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. (AKA – we earn a small commission…
The Great GMO Debate
I’m not “pro-GMO”. And I’m not “anti-GMO”. But I am “pro-farmer” and “anti-mega-conglomerate-takeover” as well as an advocate of careful and knowledgeable chemical applications for land and animals.
Homestead Bullet Journal – To The Garden
I may have gotten a bit carried away when I was dreaming about this year’s garden … Maybe. But there were so many plants I wanted to try to grow! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees…
First Spring Garden Tour
This time of year I tend to start doing “walkabouts” around the farm to see what’s growing and how it’s coming. I was so surprised at how things were progressing! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees…
Homestead Bullet Journal: From the Garden to Meal Planning
When I realized the potential of a bullet journal, my creative – and research-oriented – mind went crazy! I had to find more ways to use it! Since I knew our 2019 garden was going to be something involving a lot more investment in time and work, I wanted to add the garden to the “bujo”. …
A Beginners Start at Winter Sowing Part 1: Seed Starting
A first attempt at Winter Sowing with starting seeds was quite the adventure!
Why Homestead
This life is worth the work and effort required to be successful.
JCT Rustic Homestead 