Sliding into fall here on our homestead. I am relishing the rainy days and cooler fall temperatures. Despite the cooling weather, the garden continues to be massively productive. Harvesting, canning, dehydrating, clearing summer plantings and planting more fall crops, is…
August Garden Chore Checklist
Harvesting and preserving is in full swing on our homestead garden. Weeds are threatening at every turn and it’s time to plant fall crops too. Yikes! Hope that my August chore checklist helps you prioritize amidst all the busyness of…
July Garden Chore Checklist
July is a busy season in the garden! I use my checklist to make sure I stay on top of essential garden tasks. I hope you will find it helpful too. In case you’re wondering, our farm is located in…
Garden Chores: Don’t forget to do these in your June garden
My June garden chores may be a little different that yours, if you are in a much cooler or hotter area than zone 7. Feel free to delay or advance these suggestions according to you own regional conditions. I would…
Boost Seed Germination Rates with this Easy Tip
Growing wildflowers and herb seeds successfully requires an extra step for maximum germination rates — stratification. What is seed stratification and how does it improve germination rates? Many wildflower and herb seeds have extra thick seed casings to prevent them…
The Best Knife for Rabbit and Chicken Butchering
My best knife for livestock butchering is the one that is the easiest and quickest to sharpen. A sharp knife is essential for humanely butchering any livestock, including chickens and rabbits. Humanely Sharp Knives I agonized over my knives’ sharpness…