The sun came out and it was 37 degrees yesterday
It's amazing how much gets done when the sun is out! I really think the sun increases your energy in the winter. Besides, when it's above 30 outside chores are so much more pleasant....
With warmer weather here, Will’s back at work on our barn
Because there's still too much snow to get to the sawmill and/or logs, Will's been busy using some of the lumber he cut last summer to frame up both upper ends of our new...
Even more rain and the gardens are growing
I was surprised, nearly shocked, today when I went out to the Main garden to check things out when I discovered King of the Early bush beans seven inches long already. Wow! Even the...
We labored on Labor Day weekend
Hey, we have a homestead and winter is coming! While Will was busy cutting a small field of hay a friend had given him, Alisha and I went at it and picked sweet corn...
Q and A: salve for goats, bush scallop squash, and freezing weather
Salve for goats
I am making this salve. Is there anything in it that would hurt my goats?
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dried comfrey
1/4 cup dried calendula
2 oz beeswax...