[14 May 2011 4,336 views]
Honeysuckle Jelly Recipe

I love this stuff!! It’s pretty awesome to go pick wild flowers in our backyard and make a delicious jelly from them. Even the kids had fun gathering the sweet honeysuckles!

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Chickens, Chickens, Goats, Rabbits & The Pig »

[17 May 2012 27 views]
Mixed Up Chick

After being abandoned in the nest, hatched out by an adopted mama, and moved indoors with a new flock, it’s amazing how this tough little chick has gotten by!

Gardening »

[16 May 2012 291 views]
Fresh, Raw Peas. Our New Favorite Edible.

Now that I know how easy peas are to grow, and how DELICIOUS they are to eat raw, I’ll be sure to plan on planting a lot more next year! Even the kids enjoyed snacking on the fresh treats!

Gardening »

[15 May 2012 913 views]
How To Harvest Garlic In Raised Beds

So, I harvested my first garlic crop last week. Wanna see the results? I also made a short video of how to harvest garlic. Check it out!

The Homestead Life »

[14 May 2012 638 views]
Monday’s Homestead Barn Hop

Good Monday morning to ya! Come on in and see what’s new!

Prepping & Politics »

[9 May 2012 846 views]
Using A Boat For A Root Cellar

Here’s a pretty creative idea for making a cool root cellar!

Raising Kids »

[9 May 2012 514 views]
Look Who’s ONE Today!!

Wow. A YEAR OLD!!! Happy Birthday, baby Elias. You have changed so much in so little time. We love you more than you’ll ever know.

Chickens, Chickens, Goats, Rabbits & The Pig »

[8 May 2012 592 views]
Lots of Chicks Around Here!

It’s always fun having new chicks around the house!!

The Homestead Life »

[6 May 2012 856 views]
Monday’s Homestead Barn Hop

Come on in and see what’s new! Be sure to link up and let us check out what you’ve got going on around your homestead.

Gardening »

[2 May 2012 566 views]
Artichoke Pests: Earwigs

Artichoke plants have a common enemy- the earwig. There are a few tricks to getting them to leave your globes alone… or you could just do what I did ;)

Home Remedies & Herbs, What's Cooking »

[30 Apr 2012 829 views]
How To Make Marshmallows From Marshmallow Plant Root (Recipe)

Here’s a really cool, old-school recipe for making marshmallows from Marshmallow roots. Check it out!

The Homestead Life »

[30 Apr 2012 1,003 views]
Monday’s Homestead Barn Hop

Come on in and check out tons of other homesteading blogs at a glance! Don’t forget to link up and share what’s going on at your place!

Gardening »

[27 Apr 2012 1,355 views]

When there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get outside and in the dirt… there’s always time at night!