The Front Plot is now a legit growing space. Last season we dug up a rectangle out of most of the front lawn, leveled the ground somewhat, put a very small amount of compost on and grew pumpkins, squashes and corn in there. Now it was time to get more serious about growing more food … More Boom! We Got More Food Security
The Garage Project has been put on hold temporarily while other things get done. Everything is moving so fast. We’re down to Level 2 now. The Husband is back to normal working hours and I still have a small boy here all the time, for just a little while longer. I wasn’t quite ready to … More The Autumn Vegetable Gardening Must Get Done
We set the chickens free. I opened the gate, herded them out of the pen and they are slowly getting used to wandering around the garden. Why? Because they are our little workers, specifically, our weeders right now. There are too many weeds around the garden for me to keep on top of, especially after … More In Which The Chickens Get Set Free
It turns out I was a little slow to get the Seed Giveaway up, as everyone was suddenly focused on preparations for four weeks of lockdown with only two days’ warning. I will hold on to the seeds for now and either re-do the giveaway at the end of this or throw the seeds over … More Well, Now There’s Plenty of Time For Homesteading Things
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