New Baby Season, New Chicken Season

Time flies when you have a new baby. I have been adjusting my days around the habits of Miss Scarlet, which include a disdain for being left in her bed during the day. She sleeps rather well at night and is quite happy to sleep on us during the day, but we will not be … More New Baby Season, New Chicken Season

More Planting, More Sowing & Taming The Seed Volcano

Because of various things going on we haven’t had as much time for homesteading tasks lately. Or blogging. Sorry about that. But the homestead never sleeps and there’s always something going on. And at least I have officially finished my Christmas shopping. Except for the special fruits for our Christmas stockings that will be bought … More More Planting, More Sowing & Taming The Seed Volcano

Gardening in Hard Times: Food Crops You Can Grow From The Supermarket

Did you know that that there are quite a few edible plants that you can grow from things bought at the supermarket or farmers markets? Now, the supermarket isn’t the best source of vegetables or fruits for growing in your garden, because you don’t know where most of it has come from, what sprays or … More Gardening in Hard Times: Food Crops You Can Grow From The Supermarket