The Homestead Kitchen
A homestead kitchen is not like a normal kitchen. The amounts of food on hand are very different as well as the excess of items it takes to prepare for long term food storage. A mass of empty canning jars and rings, canners and all the paraphernalia, large stock pots. This is not the world of Joanna Gaines Farmhouse look!
An “Ingredient” Household
Here on the farm, the island lives on, the pantry is bursting with “ingredients” and the coffee beans are well stocked. There is enough toilet paper for a couple of months and making a meal would be possible for a long time.
My Top 5 Garden Go-to’s to Save Time
Gardening can be very time-consuming, especially if you're just starting out, yet it can be very therapeutic and rewarding. This is a list of my top 5 go-to’s for saving time in the garden.
Raised Garden Beds…Why or Why Not
Gardening with raised beds. I dream of a romantic garden with raised beds, pathways lined with flowers and trellises overhead. Twinkle lights and a cafe table to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening.
Let’s Talk Dirty
It’s so important to understand that we must give our dirt back what we take from it. The more we grow and take, the more we need to replace in order for our crops to be filled with nutrients. This does not have to be chemical based as became the norm after World War II. There are better options.
What’s Happening in April / A Few Nutritional facts on Pasture Raised Chicken
The asparagus is peeking up little heads! A sure sign it must finally be spring!
Trap Plants, Decoys for the garden
Decoy or Trap plants in your garden. How they can be beneficial to saving your crops from unwanted pests. A list to get you started and an explanation of how they can work for you.
Farm Fresh, Pasture Raised Chicken
First batch of chicks are here! We are excited to offer pasture raised chicken this season.
Consider Regenerative Farming. What Can it Do For You?
Rotational grazing with different types of animals will help build soil and grow heathy pastures without chemical fertilizers.
THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF SPRING
Spring is just around the corner, still a bit chilly but it’s defiantly coming.
