Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Growing mushrooms on logs is a fantastic, low-maintenance way to cultivate your own gourmet fungi while embracing natureâs rhythms. NOTE: đ¸đŁ Spring is in the Air, and So Are Some Egg-citing Updates! đŁđ¸ Before we hatch into this weekâs springtime scoop, hereâs a little…
When my kids were little, I quickly learned an unshakable truth: the world doesnât stop when youâre sick or tired. The endless needs of little onesâsnacks, cuddles, help with homeworkâdonât pause for your fever or exhaustion. It was tough, but I pushed through because…
Elderberry Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus, is a genus of flowering plants that includes several varieties, with Sambucus nigra (black elderberry) being the most commonly cultivated for its health benefits. Elderberries are praised for their medicinal properties and are used in various forms, including…
Here in the US, we buy our clean refrigerated eggs from the grocery … but Europe is very different. There are no regulations for cleaning and the eggs are stored at room temperature. Both methods are designed to prevent salmonella but the strategies are…
With the winter cold coming and no more grass until spring, I like to provide my flock with sprouts throughout the winter. Wheat berries are one of their favorites! These are one well-balanced and nutritious food to include in a chickenâs daily diet! Here’s…
It’s that time again and spring will be here before you know it. Time to start thinking about our garden! We are starting plans for our summer garden keeping the bees and our needs in mind. If you have an interest in beekeeping then…
Last year, my bees were highly productive … a bit angry and aggressive, but they produced some awesome honey! This was my 2nd year of beekeeping … my 1st year, my bees absconded … they ALL left the hive. It was VERY disappointing but…
This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) for purchases made through these links. Making your own jerky is easier than you ever imagined! And tastes much better than anything you will buy retail!…
This is my 2nd year keeping bees. Last year, midway through the year, my bees absconded (they all simply left) and I was left with a bare hive. It was VERY disappointing but lessons learned and on a positive note they created a good…
We live in a rural area of Massachusetts, on 3 acres and surrounded by woods and hay fields. We set up trail cameras on our property to catch the action that we can’t regularly see. The deer, coyote, and fisher cat live in the…
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