Admit it. The question isn't whether you're going to get goats, the question is which goat supplies you need make it happen. And I'm here to help you do that. Just your regular old goat-enabler over here. Hell bent on convincing everybody to get some goats! Yee-haw! So, whether you're going to get two goats or ten twelve, I'm going to … [Read more...]
How to Make Lard {the crockpot method}
How did a former vegetarian come to love lard? Well, I'll tell ya'. And after that I'm going to show you how to make lard. During my "fat is bad, everything from animals is bad" years, I still wasn't noticing an improvement in my health. I started to consider that animal fats maybe didn't hold as bad of a rap as I'd been led to believe. … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Planter Box
We're all about reclaimed wood over here... I love the idea of sustainability, of using something you already have to create something beautiful. Kevin's just happy to be able to not spend money. Typical Kevin. I told him he'd better not get used to the idea of repurposing things. (This is the man that thinks a Tide box is a … [Read more...]
Azure Standard: Is it worth the grocery savings?
I've never been a coupon person. It's not that I don't love to save money (hello thrift stores!), it's just that I hate the idea of scrimping and saving on food. I love good food, and I don't like to cut corners with it. Kevin, on the other hand, would coupon all day till the cows come home. I remember our very first shopping trip … [Read more...]
Removing Goat Horns naturally with Clove Oil
Can you actually stop horn growth with clove oil? That was the question I had when my friend Angela from Parisienne Farmgirl shared this new research with me. It seemed impossible. Goat horns are tough little buggers. And the old method (which involves burning the newly formed buds) was working fine for us, though to be honest, it's … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Jicama Slaw
What do you do when you've got cabbage haters in the house? You make jicama slaw, that's what! I feel like jicama is that forgotten introvert friend who quietly sits on the couch during parties. "Oh there you are, Jicama! How could I have forgotten about you!" If you're not familiar with jicama, it's a root vegetable that can … [Read more...]
Goat Butter: Making Butter with Goat’s Milk
Making homemade goat butter may seem impossible... But, friend, I'm here to show you how it's done. Because I love you. And because I love butter. Goat butter, that is. Problem is, goat cream is complicated. Goat's milk is naturally homogenized. Meaning, the cream won't rise to the top and separate like in cow's milk. On one side, this is … [Read more...]
Convert your Pool into a Natural Swimming Pool (with hydrogen peroxide)
When I suggested we build a natural swimming pool and Kevin came home with an above ground pool... Let's just say I wasn't in the best of mood. Here I was, dreaming about a beach front entry, natural rock borders, and gorgeous plants to naturally filter the water while Kevin was dreaming about "putting that thar plastic up on them sticks and … [Read more...]
How much space do you need to raise goats?
"Can I have a goat in my apartment?"... Is, believe it or not, one of the most common questions I get asked. The answer? Um, probably not, unless by 'apartment', you mean 'large backyard'. When we lived in a small condo with an even smaller backyard, I desperately wanted a goat...or two. I had heard that goat's milk was incredibly healthy … [Read more...]
How to Build a Greenhouse! {everything you need to get started}
Ready to learn how to build a greenhouse? While greenhouses were once only used by commercial farmers, they are now a common sight in backyards and gardens around the world. This is because there is now a wide variety of materials available as well as pre-made kits! Now everybody is wondering how to build a greenhouse, and I don't … [Read more...]
VIDEO | Spring 2016 Backyard Farm Tour
Life on our little backyard farm... Man, I love it. I love this little farm so much I want to marry it. Poop n' all. You gotta make sacrifices in marriage. Where am I going with this? Oh right, farming. The fact that I love it. Growing your own food rocks. I'm still blown away at how providing our own eggs, milk, meat, … [Read more...]
Planning Your Garden: The Best Vegetables For Full Sun, Partial Sun and Shade
I truly believe that half the battle in gardening is... choosing the correct location for your fruits and veggies. For years I just planted wherever and prayed things would survive. A lot of times, things didn't. I've since learned to spot the various "microclimates" in my garden. Some plants LOVE the sun and can't get enough of it. … [Read more...]
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