So you're thinking of adding a goat to your farm or homestead, awesome! They are wonderful animals, with a lot to offer a small or large homestead. Before jumping in and bringing home your new goat, consider the following 10 facts we discovered in our first season of having goats on the homestead. 1. Goats are picky eaters. On T.V … [Read more...]
Meet ‘Momma’
Chickens are said to be the gateway animal into the farming/homesteading lifestyle. We started with ducks, but chickens weren't far behind. Once you have them, it's hard to imagine life without them. Momma is definitely the matriarch of our flock, she's the boss and everyone knows it. I wanted to shine the spotlight on Momma because of her age, … [Read more...]
Fall Changes
It has been awhile since I last posted. Life has been busy and writing has been put on hold as we try and get everything done. I thought I would write an update on what has been happening around here, before the snow flies. We have been busy in the garden, August and September were filled with picking, canning and freezing as we tried to … [Read more...]
Making Hay Without a Tractor
This is the first summer on our little homestead that we have been in need of hay for ourselves. In years previous we have only ever had poultry and rabbits, no real need for large amounts of hay. That changed this spring when we brought home our two weed eaters. The goats have been an amazing addition to our homestead, and we are looking … [Read more...]
Baby Essentials on the Homestead
As we prepare for homestead baby #3 to make his or her arrival this fall, we are slowly taking out our essential baby items from storage. When we found out homestead baby #2 was on the way (Baby A, two years ago) we decided that we were going to approach baby purchases with quality and durability in mind. Thankfully, because of those well … [Read more...]
Watercolours from the Garden
The boys love to paint, inside, outside.....anywhere. It's one of their favorite things to do during quiet times. While we were in the garden picking beets and getting stains all over our hands, I thought how fun it would be if we could make our own paint. Finding non-toxic edible paint for infants and toddlers can be expensive, and I want to … [Read more...]
Freezing Beans
During the summer months there is always something to be done in the garden. Right now it's beans, going out to pick beans is a daily job. Green and yellow beans are one of my family's favorite vegetable, so we make sure to plant a lot. This means we have extra during the summer, more than we can eat during the growing season. Our favorite way … [Read more...]
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