Homesteading and Prepping is hard work! It is dirty, sweat filled, bruise-causing work. It is also hours of reading material that you have to pick through and decide whether it is relevant, logical, and reasonable. It can be very hard to sift through the fluff and get to the 'good stuff.' Of … [Read more...]
5 Homesteading Rewards
Last week I wrote an article on the 5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face. The response was amazing! Many people in all phases of 'homesteading' or self sufficiency commented and agreed with many points I made. Several suggested a view on the other side; homesteading rewards we receive … [Read more...]
5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face
Challenges are something that humans cannot get away from no matter how hard they try. When it comes to homesteading, some days it feels like you signed up for an intensive class in overcoming obstacles! I am the first to admit I am not a pro at homesteading - not even proficient (yet) - and yet we … [Read more...]
The Garden Plan – 2014
It's APRIL and I for one am very happy to see it arrive. Time for garden plans! About a week ago, I posted about our greenhouse repairs and had hoped to have it done by now but mother nature decided otherwise. We were not able to finish this weekend due to the buckets of rain (and 30 mph … [Read more...]
Greenhouse Repair and a Side of Buckshot
Last year we built a very ramshackle greenhouse using mostly materials from around the property we live on. Through a couple of really spectacular storms and then the snow breaking the PVC pipe we used for the roof, it was pretty much decimated. Last Sunday we went out and tackled the main … [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...]
My Story – Part 3: The Lessons Learned and Changes Made
This is Part 3 of three part series detailing how we started on this crazy journey! We learned so many lessons and the changes made were numerous! The first full year of changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle was not without its ups and downs. As I mentioned it Part 2 of My Story, I almost … [Read more...]