In this fast passed, modern life, sometimes being observant about nature takes a backseat. “Tracking” is a skill that is a fading art, but a
Tag: Homestead
Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey
Honey…. just the word makes my mouth water. That amazing liquid gold produced by bees is an amazing substance indeed. And I am sure you
Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!
Compound butter is am amazing thing for a few reasons, but some of you may be asking, what is compound butter? Simply put, it is
Enjoy the Seasons (Fall)
When you are trying to get through life, there are projects always waiting in the wings. You have chores that must be done, crises to
When Raptors Come to Call
Heads up!!! No really, look up! Why? Well because it is fall raptor migration time and if you have chickens, well, you need to be aware.
Be An Egg Snob
I am an egg snob. Don’t get me wrong, for years I ate store eggs. I didn’t know any better. To me an egg was an
A Guide to Fire Extinguishers
Today’s topic is one that is important, and while I hope you never need to use one, I’m going to give you the run down
Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who walked to the beat of his own inner drummer. The little boy had an autism
Farewell to Fred
Sometimes in life, events occur, beyond your control, that just rip the wind from your lungs. And while you get through those dark moments, you
Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch
Chicken stock is used in many recipes, but where does it come from? Well, for most folks it comes in a can or a box
Homemade Pumpkin Spice
Fall is coming! I know some of you are like “say it isn’t so!” But fall is on the way. It seems a bit early
Foraging for Chicken of the Woods
Foraging for food is becoming the next big thing with folks looking to get away from the grocery store. One things folks can try there
9 Health Benefits of Cloves
If you like to cook or bake, I bet you have clover in your cabinet right now. If you don’t, you should! Why? Because clovers
Baking Soda…. Your New Best Friend
There are certain things in life, that once you get to know them, will blow your mind. Take our old friend baking soda….. Oh sure,
The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens
If you own chickens, you know there is nothing so wonderful or delicious as fresh eggs. Every day we go out and feed the hens