My brain has been running... well pretty much all the time. Thinking of how we can grow the farm on our shoestring budget. My desire is to have livestock. I would eventually love to have our own milk cow, but with milking any animal, you have to be very consistent to be able to … [Read more...] about A blessing for Moma…
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Happy Little Birds
It's Springtime and I have had some happy little visitors coming by my bird watching station despite ALL the rain we have been having lately. Some birds that I have only been able to witness on rare occasions. Some brand new to our homestead and some regular … [Read more...] about Happy Little Birds
Flowers make everything better!
It's true, right? Flowers do make everything better!I mean look at these happy chickens.They are saying, "Moma! You and the girls have made us deliriously giddy! Look how cheery those marigolds make our home look!" I knew it.I am a chicken whisperer...Domino seems … [Read more...] about Flowers make everything better!
A barn quilt for the hen house
I have a special place in my heart for our little homestead. It makes me so happy. It may be small and not particularly perfect... but it IS growing and it is a happy place to be.I adore barn quilts. One day... ONE DAY, when I get my barn, I will paint a barn quilt to go on OUR … [Read more...] about A barn quilt for the hen house
How does your garden grow?
Oh Chassy, Chassy (my nephews call me Aunt Chassy... be still my heart) How does your garden grow?It's finally getting green and growing well. Rhubarb is GORGEOUS! Completely full and green. Just beautiful!Strawberry blooms are abundant. Sadly, weeds are abundant as well. It's a … [Read more...] about How does your garden grow?