Garden Update – April Edition
Oh Happy Day! It’s spring! It’s time to play in the garden! Happy, Happy me! In Kentucky, the standard rule is to …
Month: April 2015
We Didn’t Eat The Duck……
It’s been a while since I sent out an update on Ping. Since, I know, you are all dying to know how …
4 Easy Steps to Get Your Beds Ready for Planting
Spring is here and I am putting in new plants (mostly seeds) every week. Go here to learn about growing from seeds. …
A Fish Story
When the weather gets nice, we go fishing. We usually fish at our friend’s house. Since we don’t have a pond, or …
What is a Good Mineral Program?
I wrote a post a while ago about “hidden hunger.” Go here to read about it. I find it fascinating. 3-19-2017 UPDATE: …
Can You Grass Feed a Jersey Cow?
Can you Feed a Jersey Cow only Grass? I believe we all are trying to do the absolute best we can for …
How To Grow Sugar Snap Peas
How to grow sugar snap peas. I could write a song about how much I love sugar snap peas. All of my …
Beware of The Cabbage Worm Army
Why am I not growing cabbage, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts? Cabbage Worms. Oh how I hate them. If you’ve never grown cabbage, …
4 Reasons to Eat Fat
4 Reasons to Eat Fat Not all fats are the same. The fat from a homestead or traditional farm is actually very …
Why Do Bad Things Happen & Your Taxes Are Due
By the way, your taxes are due. If you are like me and have waited until the last minute, you may have …
Why You Should Eat the Grease On Your Soup
Save the Grease. If you have made bone-broth, you probably have noticed the layer of grease that usually rises to the top …
How to Grow Plants from Seed
How to Grow Plants from Seed Have I mentioned that I grow most of my plants from seeds? Seeds that I stick …
How To Plant Onions
How To Plant Onions. I grow onions every year. Usually twice a year. Spring and fall. Onions are a “cool season crop.” …
Moving Baby Chicks To The Coop
It happens to us all (at least most of us). We grow up. Get big. And move out. Our chickens have outstayed …
The Biggest Question
Will I go to heaven when I die? Yes! I will. If you have a couple of minutes this Easter Sunday, I’d …