Finally, our thirsty gardens got rain
Although Will was hoping for no rain so he could get into the hayfield, it clouded up very dark and soon began to rain — then pour! I can't say I was sad though...
Our homestead meat sales are taking off (and producing a few bonuses)
To offset some of our homestead feed expenses, we began raising extra steers and pigs each year, selling quarters and halves of meat (nicely cut, wrapped, and frozen) to buyers from not only around...
With this unseasonably warm weather, we’re getting a lot done
Usually at this time of the year, we have feet of snow still on the ground, plus huge snowplow mounds on the edges of the front yard and flower beds next to the driveway....
I’m sure you’ve had “one of those days”
Last Thursday was one for me. My adopted son, Javid, is still getting his ducks in a row after we moved him here from Montana. To get his Social Security Disability, he had to...
Snow, snow, snow
Well, at least the perennial garden plants will have plenty of snow cover this winter. We just got another five inches today. I can't lie and say I wish winter would stay for months...