Posted on June 30, 2025
by RT
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Goodness, the month of June has flown by! My youngest grandson stayed with me this month and I really enjoyed his visit. Despite being dragged into participating in many of my tasks and projects, he said he had a good time, too. In addition… Continue Reading “AND JUST LIKE THAT, IT’S OVER”
Category: Food Storage, Self-RelianceTags: clean and purge, figs, Garden, homemade broth, marigolds, marigolds for pest deterrent, marigolds for soil health, marigolds to improve soil health, marigolds to reduce nematodes, pressure canning, quilt top, quilting, small batch canning, soil health
Posted on April 2, 2023
by RT
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Once April arrived, the “busy season” began in earnest. I’m pleased that we were able to make progress on a few projects this weekend. Oscar once again tilled the new garden section in front of where I planted the Three Sisters Garden last year.… Continue Reading “AND SO IT BEGINS”
Category: Self-RelianceTags: calendula, comfrey, Garden, garden chores, garden pests, garden planning, garden prep, i like peas, ignoring the planting calendar, medicinal herbs, new garden bed, planting calendar, Plectranthus Tomentosa, soil health, soil preparation, there's always something to do on a homestead, Vick's plant