46°, mostly cloudy, showers, 103.22” rain so far this year I did end up laying landscape pavers over my muddy path yesterday. They were free pavers and they do the job even though they are a bit wonky. I got tired of sinking to my ankles in mud when stepping out of my camper. AndContinueContinue reading “Seed Starting and Tree Pruning Prep”
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A rain free day— yesterday
46°, Partly Cloudy, Light Wind Day off and I was feeling pretty good. I know I should stay home on days like this and work the homestead but I took my dog out for some spoiling fun walking instead at one of the local coastal parks. He deserved a day of spoiling. Meanwhile, a videoContinueContinue reading “A rain free day— yesterday”
Wind Storm- Flying Buildings and Blueberry Jam
54°, light rain, breezy “I’m tired of these storms! There never used to be so many!” Proclaimed my climate change denying neighbor when I mentioned another storm arriving Sunday. Last week we had a bit of a storm. And one I wasn’t quite expecting. Tuesday night, I woke up on hearing a bang and aContinueContinue reading “Wind Storm- Flying Buildings and Blueberry Jam”
It’s the Pits!
46°, rain, flood watch (down the hill), breezy I mentioned yesterday that my friend who owns the land I’m renting saved some fruit tree pits. Various kinds. I soaked them in warm water with a few water changes yesterday and over night. Some will try to crack the outer shell, but it’s very difficult toContinueContinue reading “It’s the Pits!”
Hybrids, GMO’s and Open Pollinated
First off, I’m going to start off with a bit of a controversial topic. Often when I mention hybrid plants to the more misinformed crowd, there are always those who suddenly get up in arms, frantic that I’m about to make some horrible mistake. in which I try to kindly inform them then that hybridsContinueContinue reading “Hybrids, GMO’s and Open Pollinated”
Grief and Seeds
It’s no secret to anyone in my circle that I’ve been grieving a lot this year. The loss of family, the loss of a homestead and everything I put my hopes for the future in. I’ve been betrayed and abused and if it weren’t for very close friends I would have been homeless. That wouldContinueContinue reading “Grief and Seeds”
Worn out!
Rain, 46 °, slight breeze I’ve been trying to do acts of kindness, to get out of my self isolation from the grief from this year. But now I’m really worn out! I’ve done some good things, but now I need to pull it back a little as I’m finding no energy left over forContinueContinue reading “Worn out!”
An apple tree in the woods
https://videopress.com/v/TaVokUrq?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Since it’s a rather pleasant day, warm enough to comfortably work outside and dry too, I’d thought I’d get a start on this project as I need stuff to fill my raised beds and compost anyway. It will be time to prune fruit trees and vines soon anyway.
Seeds I Really Didn’t Need
An addiction…. 50 degrees, Sunny, still air I really didn’t “need” any of these seeds (except for the sprouting seeds for the sprouter). I may need a 12-step program. I must admit seeds are a bit of an addiction for me. Oops. I’ll try to refrain from purchasing anything more.
I can’t wait for this cold snap to be done.
23 this morning and clear I’m regretting that I chose not to have paper plates and utensils once I got hooked up with water and power. Dishes are a huge pain when you have to first lug in water, then boil it. I’m cold down to my bones and wearing layers. It should warm upContinueContinue reading “I can’t wait for this cold snap to be done.”
Climate Wary Homesteader 