Here I am again–gripping onto the last days of summer with white knuckled determination. Moms of college freshman know this pain. As do lovers of all things green, growing, and garden. Thankfully, this one little gardening tip I discovered offers me triple joy. . .
Japanese Beetles Hate Me & My Chicken Love Me. Score. Read More »
So, yeah, there are basic things every new cow owner should know. Here’s where I bow my head in shame and admit I didn’t know them all. In my last post I explained the most embarrassing thing possible that I didn’t know about our new cow. The other one, which I’m gonna share today, isn’t
Every cow person should know this. (I didn’t. And it cost me.) Read More »
So I’ve never tried to hide the fact that I’m still pretty much a failure at this homesteading thing, in some way, every day. But this week I made it very obvious to tens of thousands of readers that I don’t know basic things that every cow owner should know…
She finally arrived, and her name is music to my ears Read More »
If you entertain thoughts of being a backyard sugar maker, then this book, The Sugarmaker’s Companion, may be perfect for you. If you’d love to snag your own copy for free, along with a jar of my favorite maple product that we make on our farm (Maple Sugar!), then the giveaway below is definitely for you! So
5 reasons you might want a copy of this “sweet” read Read More »
So what is the best sweetener? Can you imagine if there was one that not only made your food taste delicious but offered you a huge healthy boost too? A sweetener that made you smile with every bite while supporting your body’s immune system and heart health with every spoonful? Believe it or not, there is such a
Ten Reasons This is the Best Sweetener You Could Ever Use Read More »
I knew nothing about the subject of a broody hen adopting chicks. Until last night that is. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. ♥ I was up early. Which is very uncommon lately. Recently, sleep alludes me until the wee hours of the day, then, once I can crash from exhaustion,
How to Successfully Encourage a Broody Hen to Adopt Chicks Read More »
Almost as important as knowing when to start tapping trees, sugarmakers need to know when to stop tapping maple trees as well. This week on the farm, just as we are finally getting all the syrup-making supplies put away (it’s a many-week process for us), we’re flooded with the green, vibrant, melodious signs of spring
How to Know the Perfect Time to Stop Tapping Your Maple Trees Read More »
New life is exploding on the homestead this week, which reminds me I wanted to share with you all a huge mistake I made last spring when incubating chicks (hoping no one else makes the same mistake). But even if you’re not incubating any eggs this spring, scroll down for the most adorable baby goat
A Huge Mistake I Made When Incubating Chicks Read More »
While maple syrup season quietly draws to an abrupt close, spring melodies on the farm are fresh and loud this morning. Just days ago, we were knee deep in buckets full of sap that we were turning into delicious syrup every night. Now the beautiful auburn jars have been lined up on shelves in the
A Super Easy Way to Enjoy Free Melodies (even in super rural areas) Read More »
If you want to save money making maple syrup… If DIY maple syrup is on your bucket list… then this article is for you; because you need to know about reverse osmosis. If you find the subject of DIY maple syrup intriguing but aren’t up for long hours of daily sap gathering and late-night boiling,
One tip that will save you hundreds on your DIY maple syrup Read More »
