Category: Nature’s bounty
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Splitting Firewood and Collecting Pinecones
Happy holidays, friends! How fast the time has flown and I am still working on my fall chore in the final days before winter solstice. I am currently only heating my cabin with wood so it has been a longer job than ever before. Before I get into the details of splitting wood, I want…
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Chickens Go Camping
Converting a camper into a chicken coop The chicken camper coop project started back in April by moving my beat-up 1982 Scottie about 50 feet navigating by three large tree stumps into the corner back part of my fence. It was a nerve-wracking tight squeeze to get my car back out but I managed this…
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Indoor and Small Space Gardening: Tips for Growing Food at Home
Summary: Mid-spring presents a great opportunity to grow your own food amidst high food prices. Beginner tips for small-scale and indoor gardening are provided, including the use of containers and suitable vessels for growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Tips on water, soil, plant choices, and pest control are also shared. Additionally, joining a community garden…
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Spring Green Cleaning
After a sudden snowstorm in upstate New York, the need for a thorough spring cleaning arises. The author discusses the benefits of using natural cleaners like vinegar, baking soda, Castile soap, hydrogen peroxide, and Borax for various cleaning tasks. Additionally, essential oils are recommended to enhance the effectiveness of the natural cleaners. The author also…
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Spring into Gardening Prep
The post describes the joy of gardening and the plans for an English country garden. It includes insights from a seasoned gardener in England and a homesteader’s journey. Tasks like tidying up, pruning, and preparing for planting are detailed. The writer also plans to expand the garden and grow flowers for a market.
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15 Truly Essential Essential Oils
Do you remember when you first fell in love with essential oils? Completely acknowledge my age here, but I was in high school and living in England when The Body Shop was the coolest, most awesome shop. I never missed a chance to stop in one. I especially loved the lavender and eucalyptus blend, and…