Sheeps happen!
Gary and I have a hillside that needs to be weed whacked all the time. We are getting older and find it a little more difficult to do all of the physical things required to maintain our property. Therefore we … Continue reading →
Lisa
Growing raspberries
Snacking on tasty raspberries all summer and into the fall doesn’t require a lot of plants. If you get a couple of summer-fruiting raspberries and a couple of ever-bearing raspberries you can enjoy their delightful taste all season long! Summer-fruiting … Continue reading →
Growing currants
Currants are easy to grow and are prolific producers of a tart berry that makes a wonderful jam or jelly. Currant berries are packed full of nutrients — vitamin C, phosphorous, and potassium to name a few. They come in … Continue reading →
Growing strawberries
Whether you have a garden or not, chance is you still have room for a few strawberries. Strawberries are simple to grow and require very little space. They can be grown in pots or hanging baskets on the porch or … Continue reading →
Brantley and Tessa start learning to kayak
Fun in the sun is a motto we live by. Gary and I acquired a couple of sit-on-top kayaks last year and never had time to take them out due to lots of homestead projects and other things. This year … Continue reading →
Planting garlic
Who doesn’t love garlic? We do and luckily, it is a super easy crop to grow. In most areas — and where we live — the best time to plant garlic is in the fall. Garlic is one of the … Continue reading →
Growing potatoes
Just like any other vegetable, potatoes taste better when you grow them yourself. We don’t have room to grow a lot of potatoes, but we do grow a few every year for that wonderful home-grown flavor. There are lots of … Continue reading →
Rice pudding
As a child I remember my grandmother making a wonderful rice pudding that I loved. I never got her recipe and, as an adult, I tried many different recipes trying to duplicate the flavor of her rice pudding, but never … Continue reading →
Crockpot yogurt
I eat yogurt nearly every day. Yogurt and berries with a little granola and a few nuts on top — a great healthy snack or oftentimes lunch if I’m busy. The yogurt provides probiotics, the berries provide antioxidants, and the … Continue reading →
Making venison pepper sticks
Ian was able to harvest a deer this year during hunting season. Part of the meat was reserved for making pepper sticks, which we all love. Hunting season is also the end of harvest season for the garden so it’s … Continue reading →