Homesteading

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How to Build a Raised Bed

How to Build a Raised Bed

Well, since we've been raised bed makin' fools around here and I thought I might share how we actually put our beds together :-)  It's a fairly simple process, but it always takes us longer than we remember it's going to!First, determine the space your new bed(s) will go in and take measurements (remember: measure twice, cut once).Next, gather and…
May 1, 2012
Urban Farm Economics

Urban Farm Economics

Alright, as part of my urban farming goals this year, I wanted to write down all of the expenses we've accrued since we began our little adventure a few years ago.  We're calling this our Urban Farm Economics.  Little did I know how greatly it would stress me out to see the actual numbers in black and white.  Holy hell,…
April 30, 2012
Combining Flocks

Combining Flocks

Well, I think it may have been over due, but we put the newest Newbies in with the Ladies today!  The only catch is that we haven't expanded the run yet!  I think it'll be fine for a couple of weeks, though.  We'll get to it...just not right now :-) Hungry babies!Isn't she pretty!?The Ladies and the Newbies pretty much stayed…
April 29, 2012
Independence days

Independence days

Do you ever have one of those weeks that simply escapes you?  Yeah...I've had one of those weeks.  Not really sure where the time went...homework...regular work...life in general...yada yada yada.  Luckily though, at the end of the week, now that I add it all up, I can remember that I did, actually, accomplish a few things!  It may not be…
April 27, 2012
Mexican Mocha – DIY

Mexican Mocha – DIY

Tool Lady and I have a problem.  We both love to purchase coffee and tea from the little coffee shop right across the street from us.  We do it a lot, and while it's wonderful to support local businesses and they're super nice there and their drinks are amazing, at about $4.00 a drink, it all adds up really, really…
April 22, 2012
Mexican Mocha – DIY

Mexican Mocha – DIY

Tool Lady and I have a problem.  We both love to purchase coffee and tea from the little coffee shop right across the street from us.  We do it a lot, and while it's wonderful to support local businesses and they're super nice there and their drinks are amazing, at about $4.00 a drink, it all adds up really, really…
April 22, 2012