In A Small Town – Guest Author
This post is written by a dear friend, Collin Reynolds. She and her family’s journey is inspiring and I’m so thankful for her sharing it… Read More »In A Small Town – Guest Author
Homestead
Herbal Library
The last few years have perked the interest in many to delve into the realm of plants and herbs as a first line of defense… Read More »Herbal Library
Foraging: Spicebush
I finally took one morning a few weeks ago to spend some time foraging through our woods. My goal was to locate stinging nettles or… Read More »Foraging: Spicebush
On the Farm: Week 1
We did it! We officially bought our farm and have been staying here for a full week. (Just kidding. It’s been a month.) With the… Read More »On the Farm: Week 1
The Wonder in Harvesting Potatoes
*Po-tay-toes!* Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew… Lovely big golden chips with a nice piece of fried fish. Even you couldn’t say no… Read More »The Wonder in Harvesting Potatoes
Naturally Raised Ducklings: Khaki Campbells
We added ducks to our homestead last spring to bring another layer of biodiversity. They are another source for eggs, meat, soil fertilizer, pest control,… Read More »Naturally Raised Ducklings: Khaki Campbells
The Process of Uprooting
For those of you who know us personally, you may have heard whispers. Tales of things brewing, plans unfolding. Something even my husband and I… Read More »The Process of Uprooting
Hydrosols
This past year I’ve been focusing on how to incorporate herbs into our daily life. We have been using herbal infusions for the past several… Read More »Hydrosols
Gathering Moss
How, at 31 years old, did I find myself laying on a bed of decaying leaves, studying one of the wood’s smallest inhabitants? I will… Read More »Gathering Moss
Preparing for Spring
We’ve been having little slices of sunshine over the past few weeks. Just enough of those intoxicating rays to kick me into gear on seed… Read More »Preparing for Spring