Category Archives: Homesteading

Adding Berries to Our Farm

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Jennifer

One of the things I really want to get established on our farm are a variety of berries, fruits and nuts.  We were able to transplant the currants here in November and it appears that most of them have survived … Continue reading →

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Building a Grape Trellis: Part I

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Jennifer

You may recall that we transplanted our grapes to our new farm back in November.  In anticipation of them growing, I have wanted to get started on building the arbor.  Friday the weather was fairly nice and it seemed like … Continue reading →

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Spring Seeding Red Clover

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Jennifer

We have been enjoying some beautiful weather, including Saturday, when I was able to broadcast red clover seed on one of my mom’s fields.  This particular field has been in crop production for a few years and we are seeding … Continue reading →

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Cutting Wood and a Surprise

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Jennifer

Yesterday, our family headed out to a friend’s timber with the goal of cutting three loads of wood.  This week the temperatures are supposed to moderate which will be great.  However, because of where this timber is located, we had … Continue reading →

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Building Garden Boxes

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jennifer

Do you get frustrated with a traditional row garden?  I know I sure do!!  It seems that we always hit a rainy period where the weeds grow, well like weeds. Then I can’t get in the garden to pull them … Continue reading →

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