The mountain ridge furthest back with the heaviest fog is where we live. I took this photo earlier this week--no AI enhancements. The ragged trees on the left are what is left two years after Hurricane Helene.

Failures, Repairs, and Preventative Measures: A Homestead Update

There are downsides to homestead life, but we manage them, do preventive maintenance, and prep to mitigate the downsides.
Ironweed starting to turn from buds to blooms signals the end summer in this part of the country.

Goldenrod and Ironweed Signal an Early End to Summer

Early goldenrod and ironweed signal a fast-approaching autumn. It's time to wrap up summer, make the fall harvest, and prep for the coming winter.
This is the head of a foxtail millet before it turns dries and turns brown. This grew in our chicken run from a seed from chicken scratch.

I Stumbled Upon a Post-SHTF Chicken Feed

Discover how sprouted chicken scratch lead me to find a potential source of post-SHTF chicken feed from a grain that has feed people for centuries.
Pete heads off to the city for a special assignment be is not at liberty to discuss.

Pete Goes on a Special Assignment

More about my special assignment below. First, a quick homestead update: We processed an additional 120 pounds of honey this weekend for a grand total...