garden – Page 7 – Climate Wary Homesteader

Just been watching-

It’s been a couple months since I’ve really posted anything. I was tempted, considering all the crazy weather disasters that have been happening but I didn’t feel like it was sensitive to those who are suffering, lost, or dead to have talked about it so soon after the event. I know the people affected inContinueContinue reading “Just been watching-“

Fall Veggies

I spent a few minutes today weeding Gary’s garden and planting seeds for the fall where I had little spaces to squeeze them in. I prefer to plant intensively and not leave open spaces for weeds to grow. Still, I will be fighting weeds in this garden for a while because there are bindweeds andContinueContinue reading “Fall Veggies”

In-Place Nutrient Cycling: Saving Money and Caring for the Environment

One thing I’ve always been a proponent for was in-place nutrient cycling. “What IS that?” You may be wondering. It’s something I’ve always believed in, even without knowing there was a proper name for it or that other people believed in it. It’s just one of those common sense (to me) practices. It’s an ideaContinueContinue reading “In-Place Nutrient Cycling: Saving Money and Caring for the Environment”

Frugal Gardening: Maximizing Plant Uses for Sustainable Living

Light rain this morning with some thunder. That is my new “rule” for myself concerning plants and the garden. Before, I made a lot of random purposes that just caught my eye. And yes, plants bring me joy just existing without any other use. But I must be frugal, and try to cut some ofContinueContinue reading “Frugal Gardening: Maximizing Plant Uses for Sustainable Living”

Sinking Into The Homestead

What the heck is this old junky sink doing in the yard? Well, someone else’s junk is somebody’s treasure. This stainless steal sink got saved from going to the dump, and I will be building a start to my outside living area. Using free pallet wood, I will make a table for this sink thatContinueContinue reading “Sinking Into The Homestead”

Rustic Berry Basket and Herbal Discoveries: A Homesteader’s Foraging Journey

A good forager can find something all times of year, and I do know some roots and things that I harvest in the winter and early spring, but I love this time of year mainly for the fresh fruits and flowers that can be found just everywhere. As I’m newly learning this particular bit ofContinueContinue reading “Rustic Berry Basket and Herbal Discoveries: A Homesteader’s Foraging Journey”

Living with Osteogenisis Imperfecta: My Daily Struggles and Triumphs

I mentioned in the previous post that I was “partially handicapped” and I know, technically you are either handicapped or not but in reality, for me, some days I am just fine. Some activities don’t cause me very much pain. I was born with a genetic defect called Osteogenisis imperfecta. Basically that means I haveContinueContinue reading “Living with Osteogenisis Imperfecta: My Daily Struggles and Triumphs”

Homesteading Struggles: Starting Anew and Finding Motivation

Today is a beautiful day outside. Damp but not chilly. A bit humid. Lots of clouds with the sun occasionally peeking through. It has nothing to do with the picture I posted below. So what am I doing just wallowing in bed instead of using this day off from work to work on the homestead?ContinueContinue reading “Homesteading Struggles: Starting Anew and Finding Motivation”