4 Chickens from God?
Yes, God gave us chickens. I am usually 10 steps ahead of God trying to get Him with my plan. This is …
Tag: homesteading
9 Reasons to Get a Jersey Cow and 3 Reasons Not to……..
9 Reasons to Get a Jersey Cow (and 3 Reasons Not to) Why a Jersey Cow? There are many breeds of cows. …
There’s a Walrus at My Farm
Land Walrus. My oldest son has decided that our Jersey cow, Faith, looks like a walrus. He may be right. Why? She’s …
How to Render Lard – Easy Easy Easy!
How to Render Lard You will not believe me when I show you how easy it is to render lard. It is …
7 Secrets to Get Kids Working in the Garden (and Loving it)
Getting Kids Working in the Garden I have been gardening with children for as long as I can remember. I have 4 …
Working Calves that….. don’t want to be worked
I thought I’d show you how cute our calf is. By the end of this post you may concede that she is …
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 …
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 …