Tag: homestead projects

ANOTHER PROJECT DONE

Posted on June 8, 2024 by RT

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Today’s homestead project involved the boysenberries. I planted the boysenberries in containers back in 2021 and 2022. The first berries appeared last summer. (I just let the birds have them as there weren’t enough to harvest.) Last summer is when we also had wild… Continue Reading “ANOTHER PROJECT DONE”

Category: Self-RelianceTags: berry bushes, boysenberries, homestead projects, hoping for a berry harvest, invasive blackberries, there's always something to do

IT’S GONE!

Posted on February 25, 2024 by RT

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I have been working all week on hydrating some coconut coir, and adjusting it to just the right moisture level, to create a fresh layer of bedding in the worm tower. This was the weekend to start the new layer. Before I could do… Continue Reading “IT’S GONE!”

Category: Self-RelianceTags: galvanized steel raised bed, garden bed preparation, garden debris, garden projects, homestead projects, i'm thankful for a working stove, new garden bed, worm castings, worm farm, worm tea

SNAKY SHENANIGANS

Posted on March 25, 2023 by RT

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Today was a very productive day! The Troutman contingent of the family came and helped us work on several of our projects and tasks. Emmett fertilized the trees and bushes, transferred dead leaves to the new garden bed, helped with weeding the greenhouse, and… Continue Reading “SNAKY SHENANIGANS”

Category: Self-RelianceTags: chickens eat snakes, extra help, garden prep, homestead projects, IBC tote, irrigation system, work party