Organic Gardening, Simple Living, vegetable recipes
Seasoned gardeners often remark that the secret to a good organic garden is to constantly add to the soil and try new things, year after year. As a novice gardener, I was encouraged by that fact. For too long I was daunted by my perception that one had to get up a...
Free Range Chicken, Raw Milk, Recipes
Pictured at right is the beginning of Debbie’s Vanilla Ice Cream base!! Six golden egg yolks from our free range chickens! The best vanilla ice cream is made with vanilla beans that have been steeped in custard to release their maximum flavor. If you...
Farm News, Free Range Chicken
A large part of my job on the farm is to keep the girls happy, all 175 of them. Our “girls” are our Rhode Island, Delaware and Red Comet free range chickens. I think it is one of the most rewarding jobs on the farm. Here is how I keep them happy and laying...
Farm News, Organic Gardening
The other morning I was going about my duties, minding my own business, when I had this intense feeling. I don’t know how many of you get this overwhelming dread that your cow is not where she should be. I suppose I could liken it to a new mother who use to be a...
Farm News, Homesteading, Sustainable Farming
The 2009 wheat harvest has begun. After plenty of waiting, watching and measuring moisture content we are ready to reap the fruits of our labors. One of the joys of our homesteading journey is seeing the crops come in! If you would like to learn more about...
