Indian Summer

The past few days has been glorious around here. Temps are up into the 60’s and it’s sunny. Just perfect for working outside, with no bugs, wind, or it being to hot. It’s so nice for a change and good for the spirits.
The leaves have fallen and the trees are all but a few bare and [...]

A little of this & a little of that

That’s how my days have been going. The helpful lists I always make myself have been rewritten over and over and it’s the small projects that are being done while the large one return to the next list.
Yesterday I managed to finish up and print off several labels for the soaps and bath products I [...]

Canning Basics

Home canning or preserving can be a very rewarding task. Once you know the basics it’s pretty easy and very safe if you follow the recommendations and don’t take short cuts.
It may seem like lots of work to start with but come winter, and around here they come soon and last forever, opening a jar of home [...]

Keeping Chickens on the Homestead

 Homestead Breeds
 
Many breeds are considered homestead breeds, meaning they are dual purpose birds-good for both meat and eggs. An important consideration on the homestead is a bird that is strong, hardy, requires minimal care, and will raise their own chicks. The birds to fit this bill are many of the heritage breeds. Meaning they are [...]