Category: Homesteading

October On The Homestead
Gardening · Homesteading

October On The Homestead

Sarah

October just slipped by. I blinked and it was gone. It started out cold, and ended cold. With a warm and very wet middle. So not too far off from normal weather, no matter what people claim. We worked on the lower field at the start of the month. The darker side on the right… Continue reading October On The Homestead

The Peculiar Case of the Rooster
Homesteading

The Peculiar Case of the Rooster

Sarah

At the start of October my oldest came back in, after letting the birds out for the morning. He asked me "You didn't tell me you took in a new bird!". Um...what? I went down and there was a new bird just hanging out. On the edge of our middle coop. He was very, very… Continue reading The Peculiar Case of the Rooster

Prepping For Early Frosts
Gardening · Homesteading

Prepping For Early Frosts

Sarah

Last night was chilly. All it takes is a clear sky at night in October and the temperature drops quickly. While the first frost usually isn't harsh enough to kill off delicate plants like lettuce, it can, and does damage them, so it's time to get them protected. And as a bonus, it will extend… Continue reading Prepping For Early Frosts

5 Months To Prepare Your Garden
Gardening · Homesteading · Prepping

5 Months To Prepare Your Garden

Sarah

October slips in. The temperature lowers, and quickly we lose daylight on both sides. Summer crops are done and it's easy to go hibernate for the long winter. Or....maybe you don't have a garden yet. And I am here to tell you to not hibernate yet. It's not time to go to sleep yet. Do… Continue reading 5 Months To Prepare Your Garden

September On The Homestead
Homesteading

September On The Homestead

Sarah

September was a good month on the homestead overall. We had the typical where it rains once, after a long dry streak of summer, then summer weather came back. At the last week, it cooled off and rain returned. Which is...pretty normal weather! During the summer we had two hens go broody. One hatched 1… Continue reading September On The Homestead