Remember those cute, fluffy chicks that, just a few months ago were peeping up a storm in their brooder in our garage? They’re all grown up now! Well…almost! Technically, they’re still pullets, which means they’re like teenagers…eating everything in sight but not contributing anything (like eggs) yet! 😉 This weekend we finally got them out of their outdoor brooder and…
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I am thrilled to have Tatiana from Mama Philosopher back with us again today sharing all about her local perspective! As you might recall from her previous post Books Worth Reading, Tatiana is a passionate educator, mother, homesteader and local food advocate! She firmly believes that we can all “figure out (our) truth and (live) it”, which is a statement I deeply resonate…
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Welcome to our seventh Local Bite Mini Challenge! This week we are focusing on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s). Here, in the words of LocalHarvest.org is an explanation of what a CSA is: A farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested…
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Yesterday afternoon, as a storm rolled in, I attempted to get the last of our transplants into the garden thinking that the rain and forecasted cooler temps over the next couple of days would do them wonders! Apparently, I mis-judged how quickly the storm would come in because I only got so far as to get the Asparagus and the…
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The average person in the United States uses 80-100 gallons of water every day.* Living in the High Desert, drought is a constant consideration. We pipe in water from other areas that receive more rain fall and snow pack than we do and we cross our fingers every season for it to be a bit wetter than the previous season(s).…
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In an effort to practice a bit more self care, I’ve been intentionally assessing how I spend my time. So, instead of getting up and staring at a screen every morning, I am spending a bit more time in the garden…. I am making my tea, bundling up, and allowing the quiet space I so deeply crave while puttering around…
