Letting you shine at dinner time
I know, I know you’re wondering what exactly is fodder? If you are an urban farmsteader/farmer, fodder is all the rage. It’s all over Pinterest, Backyard Chickens, and countless blogs and websites. But really, what exactly is fodder? Fodder is a type of food for various farm animals such as cattle,Read More…
Ever wonder what’s really at the heart of the farmstead? Why in the world would we choose to do things the way we’re doing them? **WARNING: This is an emotional post for me. ** We’ll start with a little history……I was raised up (yes, I said raised up) by myRead More…
Our next multipurpose plant is the Passionflower or the Maypop. Native to the Southeastern United States, it’s hardy to ZERO degrees Fahrenheit. (That’s too cold for this white girl.) The passionflower or the maypop has a exquisite an exotic bloom with a lemony scent. The flowers tend to attract bees, butterfliesRead More…
There are literally tons of uses for peppermint oil – if you don’t have some, get it and get it now! Peppermint is one of the oldest and most highly regarded herbs for soothing digestion. It has a purifying and stimulating effect on the mind. Research shows that the peppermintRead More…
We had several projects going on in the Clucking It Up workshop this week. Project 1 from the Clucking It Up Workshop: Steven did a fantastic job reworking an old utility trailer we have. He used all reclaimed wood for the sides and flooring. It was the good stuff too,Read More…
Sunflowers are my all time favorite flower. They seem to me to be a happy flower , always looking towards the sun. Sunflowers are typically an annual plant, however the Maximilian Sunflower is a perennial (meaning you don’t have to replant every year). “Keep your face to the sunshine andRead More…
Discover a world of multipurpose plants for your courtyard, terrace, patio or garden. Â Each plant modifies it’s environment in some form or fashion. These changes can either support or destroy what is nearby. When we recognize that plants don’t generally stand alone it affects how we plan and place everyRead More…
Something we have become interested in is hydroponics and aquaponics. This is beginning hydroponics 101. We are experimenting with several different models. All on the CHEAP side, using what we have on hand or can purchase relatively inexpensively. We started all of our seeds in dirt (later to be washedRead More…
This is a subject I am so excited to begin. We are looking to begin beekeeping in the spring of 2015. We have a friend over at Redstone Queen Bees that is going to teach us what we need to learn. He has recommended that we start with picking upRead More…
