I have gotten a lot of questions about being able to homestead with a baby. While I am past the age where having one would be wise, my initial reaction is always "Of course you can! Heelllooo....pioneers had babies, and they made it!" In truth, during those times, you never really knew if your child … [Read more...]
Reclaim Food Control With Suburban Micro Farming
To me, living in the suburbs seems like a cookie cutter way to live. Every house looking the same: same lawns, same colors, same...everything! While the lawns and manicured look is appealing for the aesthetics, it's hard for me to see much beyond lost potential. Every single one of those lawns could … [Read more...]
3 Things to Get BEFORE the Harvest
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and your garden is exploding with life! Depending on where you are in the world, you may already be harvesting the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor while others are just now seeing their seedlings turning into full plants. Either way, the harvest is … [Read more...]
Improvements in the Garden
I am absolutely giddy about the greenhouse/garden this year. We have made some pretty significant improvements and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Over the last few weeks, we have been steadily working (mostly on the weekends) to remove the 'old' from last year and make way for the … [Read more...]
Slug Battle 2014
Last year my garden was ravaged by slugs. I went out every night with a flashlight and a salt shaker to wage war upon this common pest. Slugs are so prevalent here that during the Blueberry Festival held in August, they have slug races and contests for the biggest slug. Our cool, wet climate is pure … [Read more...]