We Tackle the Landslide and Make other Repairs
Twelve weeks after Hurricane Helene tore up our mountain, we continue to make progress with the cleanup. This time, we tackle the landslide.
Eight Down, a Few Hundred to Go
Hundreds of fallen trees litter our land, making parts of the mountain impassible. We got some help removing some of the trees that blocked our access road.
We Ready the Homestead as Winter Storm Brews
We are expecting a minor snow storm with high winds, so we did some prepping on the homestead to prep the property and ensure we stay warm and dry.
Big Honey Harvest Plus Homestead and Security Update
As summer draws to an end, we harvest our honey crop and some of the last vegetables from the garden. Before winter sets in is also a good time to check that all systems are functioning.
A Late Summer Cool Snap; Homestead and Prepping Updates
It's a good time of year for homesteading, but the calendar also makes it an important time to do some prepping.
Vegetables, Critters and Bees on the Homestead
The garden is flourishing, the bees are piling up the honey, and an assortment of young critters is trying to make our homestead their home.
Spring Rains Slow Homestead Projects
Just when it transitioned from cold weather to warm, the rains started, drowning out many of our homesteading chores.
Homestead Updates and Prepping Thoughts
Updates on the economy, precious metals pricing, our beehives, our solar power system, and the use of drones for prepping.
Firewood Cutting, Splitting and Stacking
As we leave winter behind, we start preparing for the next one, laying in a good stock of firewood to dry and season over the summer.
Building a Predator-Proof Henhouse
Losing chickens is a part of homestead life, but you don't have to make it easy on the predators. Take steps to keep your egg-supply safe.
