Recently at certain craft fairs, I have been making sure to tell some of the other crafters that I am always open for a good barter! FINALLY, one of the other crafters took me up on that offer! I was so excited to finally trade ‘this for that’ and I had the barter song stuck […] […]
Read More reblog..How to Barter and Why I Love It! — Farm Girl HomesteadingBy Jennifer Poindexter Do you have a tick problem in your yard or garden? Why not plant things that will add beauty to your space while keeping these pests away? If you need some inspiration to landscape your home in an effort to give ticks the boot, you’re in the right place. I’m going to… 25 […]
Read More reblog…25 Plants That Ticks Don’t Like — Gardening ChannelWhen the homestead bug first hit us we were already living on a couple of acres and could dive right in, but that’s not the case for so many who are feeling that pull to simple country living. You may not realize it, but that is a great time to start building homesteading skills- even […]
Read More Reblog…30 Homesteading Ways to start learning TODAYSo we have figured out the goal for our homestead and yes we know this will be a long journey not a short one, but I am fine with an adventure as land can be expensive and where your considering to buy there are things to consider , like water source, sunlight exposure for a […]
Read More Homesteading Journey part 2So me and the husband have decided that once our last kid is off and on her own in this world we want to find land and live off grid on a homestead become self sufficient, and just have peace most of all. Yeah the city we live in is nice and all, but I […]
Read More Begginng of A goalBy Maryann Readal It is summer and a perfect time to learn about summer savory, Satureja hortensis. If you have this spicy herb growing in your garden, plan to start using it this summer. It is an easy-to-grow, low-growing annual with white to pale pink flowers and narrow leaves. When in full bloom, the plant […] […]
Read More Reblog…Summer Savory – Herb of the Month — The Herb Society of America Blogby Robert Pavlis Deep root fertilization is a recommended procedure by many arborists, and equipment is available for DIY homeowners. Is it the best way to fertilize trees? Do they need to be fertilized? In deep root fertilization for trees, you stick a pipe into the soil about 6” to 12″ and then, under pressure,… Garden […]
Read More Reblog…Garden Myth: Deep root fertilizing is good for trees — Gardening ChannelThis photo sums up everything for me….the case of writers block and feeling so stretched thin that I couldn’t even think of anything to write about. Today I finally realized that I have lots I can write about, and for some reason I could not get myself to do anything that I normally do either […]
Read More Writers Block…and how I am going prioritize me…We can use crystals for Ostara to celebrate the Goddess Ostara or Eostre and the themes of Ostara. Ostara’s spiritual themes are rebirth, creation and new life, fertility, and letting go of the past. On the Vernal Equinox or Spring Equinox, we must try to connect with these themes. The best crystals to celebrate Ostara… The […]
Read More Reblog…The 11 Best Crystals For Ostara For When You Really Need To Feel In Control — Eclectic WitchcraftBy Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever spoken to someone who grows stinging nettle on purpose You may have looked at them like they had three heads, initially. However, many people grow this herb because it has a variety of uses and benefits. Stinging nettle herb (also known as urtica dioica) is used as a home… How […]
Read More Reblog…How to Grow Stinging Nettle — Gardening Channel
The Rose Cauldron 