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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”

Budgeting…

Yesterday, I talked about not wanting to over work for the corporation. Because lets face it, they don’t care if you have a life outside of work. They only care that you are there to make THEM money. Because without you, they can’t make money. And they make a lot of money on the pittanceContinueContinue reading “Budgeting…”

Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity

Does anyone else rely on lists to give them a bit of structure to their day? I am a big fan of lists, especially when life seems so overwhelming and when there are new routines. Whenever I start to feel like I’m falling behind and that the to-dos are piling up, I sit down andContinueContinue reading “Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity”

Climate Change and Homesteading: A Critical Perspective

This question is for those of you who live in the south, humid or otherwise. These heat waves are getting crazy. This morning, the youtube news is showing California burning. Now, California has always burned. To an extent. The trees and bushes are adapted to fire. But not these fires. These fires are now hotterContinueContinue reading “Climate Change and Homesteading: A Critical Perspective”

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”

Nettles- Practical and Free

Lightly raining and mild temps currently. Humid. Remind me to invest in a little weather station for my little spot here. I do like to keep those records since the weather service never gets it right out here. Male Nettle Female Nettle Jewelweed and Rider’s butt On Nettles: I’ve eaten the leaves in the past-ContinueContinue reading “Nettles- Practical and Free”