Last week, we were able to get started trenching in our new livestock system. I am so excited to see this project taking shape. You might remember this project is one of my Homestead Goals: 17 in 17. This is a big project so it would be great to see it completed!
What has been happening in your neck of the woods?
Last week we had a tie for the four most clicked on links:
One of the things we have inherited with this farm is an aging infrastructure.
The owner previous to us had discontinued using the pump system that pumped water out of one of the ponds. Instead, he switched all of the livestock waterers and hydrants over to rural water.
Every month since we purchased the farm, we have been notified by the rural water district that we are on the leak report. This means that at least one day every month there has been a continual use of water. UGH! No one wants to be on this kind of list..
Previously, we have replaced a water hydrant and a leaking coupler. Each time, water has surfaced near the break in the line. However, I feel quite sure that each time it has taken a while for the water to surface. Most recently, water began to surface near a hydrant that we use daily. At first, it was a small amount and I thought one of the kids had spilled water. However, it soon became evident that it was continually getting wetter. So we knew we needed to replace that hydrant.
Notice all the water on the driveway and how wet the yard is around the hydrant.
This time of year is extremely busy for Scott as it is calving season where he works. This meant that it was going to be a while before he could fix that leak. Neither of us want our water bills to get any larger, so we decided that I would try to replace the hydrant. Our theory was “nothing ventured, nothing gained” (Benjamin Franklin).
Although I have helped with projects like this in the past, this was the first time that I would be digging out and replacing a hydrant on my own. Continue reading
Can you believe it’s nearly the first of February? We have been starting seeds indoors in anticipation of the warmer, spring days that lay ahead. Last year, we had our most successful year yet starting our bedding plants. We are planning to start even more types of plants this year. So far we have planted two varieties of tomatoes and an assortment of sweet bell peppers. Are you starting your own bedding plants this year?
Now it’s time for the fun stuff, this week’s All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party. Jacquelyn and I are looking forward to seeing the posts that are linked up this week!
This week’s most clicked on/viewed post is from Kathi at Oak Hill Homestead. Congratulations, Kathi!
Blessings,
Jennifer
This week we traded the cold and ice for more moderate temperatures and MUD. That has made many of the projects around here either hard to do or completely impossible. As much as I appreciate the moisture, I’m hoping we can get some dry, sunshiny days to dry things out a bit so we can get to work on our water system.
Jacquelyn and I are looking forward to seeing the posts that are linked up this week!
This week’s most clicked on/viewed post is from Kathi at Oak Hill Homestead. Congratulations, Kathi!
Split Pea Soup: A Month of Soups
Blessings,
Jennifer
The beginning of the year is a great time to analyze the previous year and to make plans for the upcoming year. If you’re like me, you have goals that you would like attain during 2017. Many of the goals below are goals that the kids and Scott share with me, others are goals that I have set out for myself.
I look forward to this year with much anticipation!
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
This post is linked to the Goals for the Year Ahead.
Blessings,
Jennifer
