Prepper Lessons, Cold Weather, and a Possible Blizzard
We are preparing for winter, the possibility of sub-zero temperatures, and a Christmas Blizzard. Are you prepper for that?
A Winter Rest and Reset on the Homestead
The cold is giving us a rest as outdoor chores dwindle and we have time to relax and step back from the demands of homesteading.
For want of a Hose Clamp
Nothing like running out of water when you have a house full of people. Because we have spare parts on hand, we got back up and running quickly.
Getting the Beehives Ready for Winter
Here are the details on how we insulate and wrap our hives to give our bees an added chance to survive the winter, plus a farm inflation report.
Heading into the Gray Days of Winter
The pretty autumn leaves have given way to dead, brown oak leaves and gray skies as the fun days of fall give way to the gray days of winter
There’s a Bear Out There
Bears and warmer weather return to the homestead. Hopefully we'll see the last of the bears once it turns cold again and stays cold.
Fall Activities on the Homestead
With a hard freeze expected this coming week, we have to wrap up our pre-winter preps on the homestead, but it isn't all work and no play.
Life Goes on and Work Needs to be Done
Regardless of what is happening in the big, bad world around us, life goes on. Don't let the big problems distract you from the important things in life.
A Big Step Towards Winterizing our Water System
We take steps towards burying the water pipe from our spring to the house. This should hep prevent freezing and ensure we have water in any conditions.
It’s Harvest Time at the Homestead
It's peak harvest time on the homestead, but our raised beds would never be enough to sustain us during an emergency.
