I have had a project in the back of my mind for a long time now, and I am not one that likes to wait when there is something I want to make or do...*sigh* I am a bit impatient and I want to do it when I get the gumption to DO it. It's tough, because there are times of … [Read more...] about This way… that way…
self-sufficiency
I’m growing…
CELERY!A few weeks ago on the facebook page, I asked if you had tried the 'grow celery from the the root' trick.I had one that I had put aside for planting. The one above...Well, it got tossed to the chickens, but thankfully I had another bunch of organic celery in the … [Read more...] about I’m growing…
A family that works together…
Around here, we all work. Dad, Mom, the kids, the chickens, the cat and the dog... we all work doing something. Our jobs or expertise may vary, but it is important that we all do something to help the family.Shannon grew up having to do chores, to help around the house, to help … [Read more...] about A family that works together…
Flowers, Bees, Itty Bitty…
The Coreopsis are one of my favorite flowers. The gorgeous pops of yellow and there are so many blooms. I have these growing all over our property. They spread, so after a while you can dig up some and transplant! Love that!This is my Salvia. It has beautiful purple stalks of … [Read more...] about Flowers, Bees, Itty Bitty…
Sights from the homestead
Say hello to my little... er HUGE friend! Rhubarb! Isn't it amazingly beautiful?!?! I had absolutely no idea just how big she would grow! I have two small ones beside her that I am going to have to move, because she is almost taking up one whole side of the bed. My green onions … [Read more...] about Sights from the homestead
