Oh my gosh, isn't life terrible right now with all the snow and icicles and frostbite? Yeah...that's not really what I'm dealing with here in Arizona. You see, 'round here this time of year we've got grass, and leaves, and maybe a bit of wind? Living in Arizona definitely has its perks, and the gorgeous winters is one of them. Our … [Read more...]
Hybrid Fruits & Vegetables: Are they good or bad?
An apple a day... is what people say. And honestly, the concept is spot on. Getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies is a surefire way to slam your body with some amazing nutrients and keep you out of the doctor's office. We include all sources of real food in our diet, from fruits and vegetables to organic meat, raw dairy, wild-caught … [Read more...]
Preparing for Fall on the Farm
Well, summer's coming to a close and now it's time for fall preparation on the farm! Because it's so blasted hot here in the summer, we don't get to spend a lot of time outside. As a result, we have a lot of cleanup and preparations needed in order to get ready for all the fall adventures headed our way. As you can see, our garden is *just* … [Read more...]
How to Create a Self-Sustainable Community Farm
Have you ever wanted to share a sustainable farm with FIVE other families? C'mon, admit it. You totally have. Tiffany Murphy from The Healthy Honeys is doing just that. By sharing the load of farming work with five families, they've been able to create an (almost) completely self-sustainable farm. From growing their own fodder, to making a … [Read more...]
How I Make Money Blogging
How do I make money blogging? Today, I've decided to spill my guts! I've been blogging for the last 7 years, and boy has it been a wild ride! I can't believe it's been 7 years, it feels like 1 or 2. I guess time flies when you're....bloggin'.:) I recently wrote some tips about how to start a blog and take over the world. Because taking over the … [Read more...]
How Much Does it Cost to Run a Small Farm?
Oasis. Farm. Poop zone. I don't know if you can call our property a "farm." We do have an acre of land in Arizona. We do provide a lot of our own food and we do have lots of poop. Er, animal poop that is. I guess that pretty much qualifies as a farm, wouldn't you agree? How many animals do we have on our farm? Right now we have five goats. We … [Read more...]
4 Backyard Farm Designs for Self-Sufficiency
I love designing backyard farms. Even if they aren't mine. Actually, especially if they aren't mine. Let me tell you how to farm and then you go do the work, okay? Sound good? Okay, let's get started! There are a few important things you need to remember when creating or researching backyard farm designs. Among them are which animals … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Goat
Buy ALL the goats! If you love goats, want to buy all the goats, and your husband has to block you from Craigslist because all you do all day is search for more adorable goats... This post is JUST for you! Why you need a goat (or 20): I think the first question you should ask yourself is "Why not buy goats?" I mean, seriously, is there … [Read more...]
How to get Superpowered Garden Soil
Ya' know what makes me happy? Dirt. I'm not talkin' about crappy dirt on the side of the road, I'm talkin' about real, dark, rich and moist dirt. The kind you can dig your fingers into. The kind that when you kneel on it, feels soft and squishy. Know what I'm talkin' about? Well, if you don't know what I'm talkin' about, or you've … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Raising & Milking Goats
Since I know all you guys are just dying to own some goats... ...and since I know all your husbands/boyfriends/fiances/girlfriends/wives are, like, totally begging you to please move to a farm so you can milk goats every morning... I've decided to compile a simple guide to raising and milking goats. When I first was interested in getting a goat … [Read more...]