Grape Pickin’
We’ve been in our house for almost two years, but I keep finding new and exciting things around our property. At the end of spring, the blackberries were everywhere. We had so much fun finding their plants (which are not bushes here in Florida) and picking the berries. They were everywhere!
Popcorn Harvest
This year we planted popcorn. I have always wanted to plant popcorn and because of it’s location in the garden, the chickens left it alone….one of the only things they left alone. Last week we harvested the corn. We didn’t have many ears and they didn’t get very big, but that didn’t matter to us. […]
Imagine
The cool, breezy days are leaving us, and we are at the point where the windows and doors will stay closed for the summer. I have been enjoying the cool weather so much, and I’ve been making sure to appreciate every moment while it’s been with us. The kids have too. I’ve found them outside […]
{Menu Mondays} Flaky, Buttery Biscuits
We like bread. And waffles. And pastries. And biscuits. But not just any biscuits. You know those flaky, buttery biscuits that make your mouth water? The kind with the layers that you separate and put jam or butter on when they are still warm from the oven. They are amazing for breakfast, with a yummy […]
Muscadine Grape Jelly…Picking Time!
Grape season is coming to a close here in Florida. And we made the most of it this year. With all the U Picks around here, we made out like bandits. We got 35 pounds (at $1 per pound)! Needless to say, our house is filled with the sweet aroma of grapes. Some were for […]
Palmetto Berries
We are still in the first year in our new house and are still encountering new things as we go. As the saying goes, there is a season for everything. And that includes Saw Palmetto Berries! Where we live, about 7 of our 10 acres are covered in Palmettos. They are super invasive and take […]
In the Garden
It’s planting time! I have been looking forward to this for such a long time. Every time I worked in my old tiny raised gardens. Every time I went to the grocery store to buy expensive, organic produce. Every time I drove 40 minutes to pick up produce from the coop…I thought about it. And […]
Goats!
Well, it’s true. I’m a goat person. I thought I was. I even wanted to move to a farm just to become a goat person. And as it turns out, I’m a goat person! It’s been five weeks since the kids came to our farm. We were able to get twin nubians – a boy and […]
A Rabbit Habitat….A Rabbitat
There isn’t much cuter than a little bunny. Their sweet little ears, twitchy noses, and that soft, soft fur. So precious. We are all suckers for rabbits over here. Each of the girls has her own, the latest addition occurring very recently after a trip to the feed store where 5 precious little bunnies awaited […]
Homesteading and Chickens
A few months ago we moved. This move gave us the opportunity to take a big step we’ve been hoping for–the chance to be true homesteaders and develop methods of self sustainment for our family. Now, instead of a partial acre, we are sitting on several acres that give us the freedom to do for ourselves a […]
