“You spent HOW MUCH at the feed store?!!! The electric bill is due and we’re behind on other bills!” Ever have this conversation with your partner? That is if you choose to call it a “conversation”….it’s more of a confrontation. So, let’s discuss “How to Convince Your Spouse to Homestead”! I have a lot to…
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6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish
I love the Amish. Why do I love the Amish? Because everything about them screams of sustainability and self-preservation! There is much to learn from these amazing folks, so here’s “6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish”! Holmes County I discovered the Amish about 25 years ago, when we were trying to get out of…
How to Start Seeds Indoors the Right Way
It’s not difficult to learn how to start seeds indoors, and it can really give you a big head start on the growing and preserving season! Over the years, depending upon what type of set-up I had, I’ve started seeds different ways. If you have a south-facing window, you will have the easiest time. If…
5 Ways to Avoid Garden Burnout
As the seed catalogs flood our mailboxes, glorious thoughts of beautifully colored fruits and vegetables surround our minds. We picture ourselves strolling through weedless gardens, as the birds sing, plucking the fruit of our labor, with just a glow of perspiration on our face! Psht. The reality of the garden is much different that the…
How to Have a Weed-Free Vegetable Garden
Every year, I read different posts about eliminating weeds from your garden. As an avid and experienced gardener, most of them leave me scratching my head with concern. So, here’s “How to Have a Weed-Free Vegetable Garden”! I say “sensibly” because I think many people go just a bit overboard with weed control. So, allow…