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We’ve had snow the past three weekends. That’s not normal for North Carolina. In between storms the temperatures have been below freezing (frequently in the teens at night) and rarely got even into the 40’s during the day. I’m not whining, but, let me… Continue Reading “OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL”
One of my favorite preparedness quotes is: “Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program.” — Spencer W. Kimball I have learned that this is completely true. You don’t just “do” preparedness. It is a continual process. You… Continue Reading “A WAY OF LIFE”
I finally successfully used my Nesco Smart Canner to pressure can! If you’ll recall, I purchased an electric canner in August. It seemed be a good option for my canning needs, but I have struggled with it. After my last failure in October, I… Continue Reading “SUCCESS!”
For anyone interested in Food Storage topics, I have added new information in the Food Storage menu tab (just below the blog title). It will be easy to find the information there in the future. For now, click on the links below to go… Continue Reading “POWDERED MILK IN YOUR FOOD STORAGE”
Today’s excitement: my first batch of seeds arrived! I ordered Golden Delight Zucchini, Twister Cauliflower, Katrina Cabbage, Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Kuroda Carrot, Roulette Heatless Habanero, Gypsy Pepper, and yes, even Mountain Vineyard Tomato (only because it was free) from Hoss. I had really good… Continue Reading “AND SOW IT BEGINS”
While we were out in the chicken coop installing the new nest box and interacting with the hens, I made a startling discovery: Toast had blue earlobes! Her beard is quite burly so I’d never actually seen them before. I didn’t know blue ear… Continue Reading “BLUE EAR LOBES?!”
Now that we are getting five or six eggs a day, I figured we’d better get the girls another nesting box. Once all ten hens are laying, two boxes may not be enough. The Little Giant nesting boxes we have been using have worked… Continue Reading “A NEW NESTBOX”
Last weekend, as the cold and rain and snow moved in, I buttoned up the greenhouse as tight as I could. Remember, this is a Hillbilly, throw-it-together-and-adjust-as-needed, Greenhouse so buttoned up is a relative term. In truth, I wasn’t holding out much hope that… Continue Reading “IT WORKS!”
We started with a list of nine items for our Saturday chores, some for Oscar, some for me. Only one of them was a big deal. I assigned Oscar to find the corner brackets for a raised bed that I brought from Cheyenne. He… Continue Reading “The Power of Distraction”
Two Chickens Homestead 