Life with Goats
Who needs sleep when you’ve got baby goats to distract you from your slumberless stupor? (Warning – This post has … Continue reading Life with Goats
Tag: homesteading
Unsettling Times
Sorry for disappearing for awhile. To be honest, after the events at the Capitol on January 6, I got lost … Continue reading Unsettling Times
Free Course on Growing Spices
Hi All! With my new book, Grow Your Own Spices, coming out soon (and already available for pre-order from many … Continue reading Free Course on Growing Spices
The House and Homestead
Hi Everyone! I’d like to share a link to The House and Homestead. This is a blog and educational site … Continue reading The House and Homestead
Raising Ducklings Week 2 (with Video)
This article is part of a series on what life with ducks is like. It’s intended to give new duck … Continue reading Raising Ducklings Week 2 (with Video)
Growing and Harvesting Ginger at Home (with Video and a Peak in My Fall Garden)
Hi everyone! It’s finally fall here in Northwestern North Carolina. After the intense heat, humidity, and heavy rains we’ve had … Continue reading Growing and Harvesting Ginger at Home (with Video and a Peak in My Fall Garden)
Epicurean Homesteading
I started writing this post for the purpose of sharing one of my new posts Morning Chores called Epicurean Homesteading: … Continue reading Epicurean Homesteading
A Homestead Tour
I recently posted a photo tour of our homestead on my other blog (which is more of a personal journal). … Continue reading A Homestead Tour
Fast-Track to Greater Self-Sufficiency
Creating a functioning homestead takes time, effort, and resources. It’s not something you should rush into or do without careful … Continue reading Fast-Track to Greater Self-Sufficiency
Harvesting, Preserving, and Propagating Spring Herbs
Each year in early to mid-spring, my perennial herbs start putting on huge amounts of new growth. In order to … Continue reading Harvesting, Preserving, and Propagating Spring Herbs
Potager Gardening in a Crisis
The COVID-19 virus has made it difficult for grocery stores to keep shelves stocked. I visited the grocery for the … Continue reading Potager Gardening in a Crisis
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden
Choosing the plants that will grow well in your climate, weather, soil type, and garden is quite complicated. That’s why … Continue reading Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden
Start Raising Chickens Simply
Start your first chicken flock with less stress and more fun! Continue reading Start Raising Chickens Simply
The Power of a Well-Planned Potager
Do you want your garden to produce food even with 4 weeks of neglect in extreme heat and dry weather? Then plant a well-planned potager garden. Continue reading The Power of a Well-Planned Potager
Thai Basil
Thai basil grows very similar to other basils. It does well in fertile, well-draining soils, and can tolerate some drought. … Continue reading Thai Basil
