Lasagna In The Garden

Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 14:21 | Category : Barnyard, Farming, Herbwyfery, Homesteading, Simply Real Food
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Remember this back in the early Spring? I was building some Lasagna beds. With a little help…trouble! We layered some large cardboard boxes over existing grass and layered manure straw on top of the boxes. Then my neighbor brought me 4-6 loads of grass clippings from his yard. That went on with some manure compost. [...]

How Many Kids Can You Fit In A Bucket?

Monday, 30 May 2011, 10:13 | Category : Barnyard, Farming, goats, Homesteading, nubian goats
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THREE! Baby goats are sooooo darn cute! This little guy, #4 is BIG and stocky! Fairlight is acting very much like an only child! She doesn’t join in with the others for play or monkeying around…she hangs out with her Mama, Grammie Ginger. But then I have to keep reminding myself that she’s only 1 [...]

Strawberry Muffin Cake

I’ve been working like a feen to get my strawberries picked and put-up. They won’t last forever and capturing this beautiful summer time taste in a jar is a perfect way to enjoy it all year long! I finally broke down and bought Pomona’s Pectin. I’ve tired of standing over a hot stove for an [...]

May They Be Remembered

Friday, 27 May 2011, 11:59 | Category : Family
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Dad was a REAL Patriot! He taught me to have a love for God, Country and Family. He died a patriot….not on the battle field of war, but the battle field of life. I wish I had his flag to fly this weekend, that he was honored with upon his death as a Veteran of [...]