Wow, Talk About a Busy Day
They say that when it rains it pours. That was the case today when all the livestock we had ordered months ago showed up on the same day.
How to Prepare for Drought and Changing Weather Patterns
The Western U.S. is experiencing a record-setting drought. How can you survive if your water source dries up? What options are there?
So You Want to Raise Bees: What are your Objectives?
Many homesteaders and preppers raise bees. Are they right for you? What are possible objectives for raising bees? What are the start-up costs?
My Bees Make an Early Winter Comeback
Our bees are off to a strong start thanks to warm weather. That could be good or it could be bad, but it definitely requires management.
Our Nice Rectangular Garden Just Became a Quadrilateral
Sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men go awry. We learned that our topography isn't quite as neat and square as the graph paper we plotted our garden on.
Homesteading Activities Kick into High Gear
As our last frost date is behind us and temperatures rise, we "spring" into full speed, as do our bees and the plants in our garden beds.
A Month of Wind, Water and Sun on the Homestead
march was a busy month on the homestead with road repairs, solar power, water issues, and wildfire preparation all underway.
Taking Advantage of the Cooler Weather on the Homestead
We are working to make fall plantings, clean up the homestead, stock up, and generally make sure we are ready for winter.
Fire, Water, and Chickens
The road thaws out enough to become passable, the pipes are no longer frozen, and we take the opportunity to stock up on some critical items.
Why I Boarded up my Garage Door
It's been a busy spring, but that didn't stop us from doing a minor renovation to our garage and adding a new door.