Well….. it was about this time 2 weeks ago I let the flock out for their regular everyday wander around the yard, eat bugs, peck and scratch, coo and cockadoodledoo. Our flock free ranges and they enjoy every moment. They give us beautiful dark yellow/orange yoked eggs and they are happy. For the past twoContinue reading “The Farm – Eggs, Chickens and Predators”
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The farm – Tomatoes, what we plant
The repotting of the tomatoes plants is done. I have another couple trays started that will get replanted in 2 weeks time. We try to grow mainly heirloom types of tomatoes but I think there are two this year that are hybrids. This year we have planted: pruden purple, primo red, roma, golden cherry, costolutoContinue reading “The farm – Tomatoes, what we plant”
Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars
Homesteading is in my mind quite rewarding. It’s like minded thoughts and goals and like a big family. In being part of that community we learn new skills from each other which is so cool. So I am learning a new skill in my fermenting chapter this week. I have watched a few friends onlineContinue reading “Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars”
The Farm – revamping my veggie beds…. perhaps a little whimsical
For anyone that knows me being a tad whimsical in the garden this year might be exactly who I am. The veggie beds have always been very structured because I market garden farm. But since my illness last year that really made me sit back and do hardly anything all season and really put thingsContinue reading “The Farm – revamping my veggie beds…. perhaps a little whimsical”
Old Houses – homemade sausages
I did do a blog a little while ago about my homemade sausage patties… I had a few questions about so I thought I would revisit the topic with a more detailed post. So I bought this around two pork sirloin rib roasts, they were on sale $1.88 a pound…. pretty good price. I cutContinue reading “Old Houses – homemade sausages”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye
We had to say goodbye to our beloved Murdoch today…. he went downhill even more from yesterday. So we decided to have a nice morning together with him, hugging him and whispering all our love to him as we lay on the floor. Then when we gathered all our courage and we carried Murdoch outContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings
My post tonight is one that we knew is coming….. we didn’t know exactly how much time he has left but yes the days are numbered…… it has been the most difficult two days but has also been the most difficult bunch of weeks. He made his way into my heart and my life atContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings”
Muddy Boots – Faith, fellowship
Fellowship, hospitality, friendship, learning, Proverbs 31 talks about not only a noble wife but a noble woman. How do we learn to be noble women? What does it mean to share hospitality amongst friends and strangers? What does it mean to have friends, friends of different ages? I have a couple of ladies that IContinue reading “Muddy Boots – Faith, fellowship”
Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter
Update to the sourdough starter. I am on day 4 and it’s looking amazing and it’s is starting to smell sour….. a beautiful sour… To start your starter you can follow my directions here. For best results you need to begin with: mason jar coffee filter, rubber ban, organic unbleached flour, well water or waterContinue reading “Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter”
Old Houses – addition windows
We are continuing the renos on the house in the addition. We have the walls done, primed, we have the bathroom shiplap on painted it looks awesome. We are now working on the window sills and trim. Since it is easier to prime and first coat with paint before the sills and trim are attached…….Continue reading “Old Houses – addition windows”
Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm 