Say hello to my little... er HUGE friend! Rhubarb! Isn't it amazingly beautiful?!?! I had absolutely no idea just how big she would grow! I have two small ones beside her that I am going to have to move, because she is almost taking up one whole side of the bed. My green onions … [Read more...] about Sights from the homestead
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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
Soapmaking 101
Good Morning! I am going to attempt to show you somewhat step by step how to make soap. With permission from my friend Ashlee to share the recipe that she shared with me. First off you need to gather all your materials. OilsScaleStainless Steel Stock PotStainless Steel … [Read more...] about Soapmaking 101
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
