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...]
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Natural Pesticides for the Garden
You'd be amazed at the lack of natural pesticides available. I've met so many master gardeners who insist that growing food without pesticides is impossible. As a new gardener years ago, I was discouraged to hear this same rhetoric from trusted gardener friends. I needed some natural pesticides, and I wasn't going to take 'no' for an … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler: Year 3
Here we are, ending our third year of homeschooling! It was harder than I thought to document our homeschooling doings for the day. But, because I'm a diligent gal, I kept the camera by my side all day to share with what a day of homeschooling/farming/blogging looks like! I realized a few days ago that I haven't spoke much of homeschooling … [Read more...]
Creating an HOA-approved Backyard Farm in the City
Backyard farming is truly one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do. Sure, some plants will die and you'll make beginner mistakes like the best of us, but your life will become so much richer in the process. Gathering fresh eggs from your chickens and milk from your goats in the morning, along with some chives, kale, and blueberries … [Read more...]
dōTERRA Essential Oils
Find your essential oil soulmate For any problem life throws at you, I can help you find your essential oil solution. Take your health into your own hands Feel empowered and in control with natural solutions to your problems at your fingertips. Whether it’s an upset stomach, an itchy rash, or a stuffy nose, you’ll know you can handle … [Read more...]
Building a Simple Grape Arbor
I'm a simple gal. I mean, here on the homestead we raise chickens for eggs and meat, goats for milk, and sheep for milk and meat. We have a large vegetable garden, pecan, pomelo, mango, banana, cherry, almond, apricot, peach, plum, fig, avocado, and loquat trees as well as a strawberry patch and blueberry and blackberry bushes. I also have plans … [Read more...]
Sustainable Farming: Caring for animals the way nature intended
Have you ever wondered how people "did it" back then? No, I'm not talking about hanky panky (git yer mind outta the gutter!). I'm talking about how they actually survived, without phones or stores or an app to tell you that your Amazon package was just placed on your doorstep? (Because who has time to walk to your door to check for … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Easy Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini. Cheese. Sausage. Tomato Sauce. It's called dinner and it's coming to you with minimal prep work. Now that's my kind of meal! Don't be turned off by the zucchini in this recipe. It makes this dish fantastic! When looking for healthier alternatives, we like to use things like organic jarred tomato sauce (we avoid canned … [Read more...]
6 things To Know Before Starting a Hobby Farm
I love farming, don't you? Oh, you don't have a farm yet? Don't worry, you will. If you're anything like me, you'll exclaim out of nowhere to your husband, "Oh my gosh! GOATS!" And the rest will be history. Before you sell all your belongings to buy your very own herd of goats, let me make sure you know a few things first. Farming is an … [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...]
Confessions of an Expert Homesteader!
For those times that your vegetable garden fails miserably, your chickens stop layin' eggs, or your goat gets a case of the runs, you can rely on this episode of The Backyard Farmer to make you feel better. Wardee Harmon of the widely popular website GNOWFGLINS, is an expert. At everything. From sourdough bakin' to cheese makin' to … [Read more...]
Raising Baby Chicks – A Beginner’s Guide
Thinkin' about raising baby chicks? We love chickens here on our farm, and really, they're kind of a staple on any farm. Fresh eggs every day? Yes, please! And let's face it, your child hasn't lived until they've walked around with a full-grown chicken on their shoulder as they pretend to be a pirate. Chicken pirate, that is. I can't … [Read more...]
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