Can't believe how fast time is flying by! Crab apple trees are in massive bloom this year and the smell from them is simply heaven on earth. The frogs are out, the birds are building nests in the cervices of the property, and we are already eating from the garden. Okay, we are eating weeds, … Continue reading April: It’s time to get your hands dirty!
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Homestead March Madness: Seeds, Ducklings, Backyard Weeds for Tea, Whole Chicken with Herb Oil Recipe
I much prefer the pace of March on a homestead than any sporting season on the planet! Seeds, baby birds, garden clean up, canning, roller coaster spring weather; I am here for it all. Another busy month flew by for us, and I genuinely can't believe we are already walking into April! GardenBaby Ducks Backyard … Continue reading Homestead March Madness: Seeds, Ducklings, Backyard Weeds for Tea, Whole Chicken with Herb Oil Recipe
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February: Time to get up and go! | Earache Herbal Remedy, Canning Season Starts, Don’t be fooled by this early spring!
Around here, our season of rest is done. The weather is breaking, the holidays are long gone, and it's time to move onto the next part of the year. And if you garden or homestead like we do, you know spring, summer, and fall are the best times of the year, so this is an … Continue reading February: Time to get up and go! | Earache Herbal Remedy, Canning Season Starts, Don’t be fooled by this early spring!
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January: Polar Vortex, Prepping, Ducks & Chickens in the cold
January eggs Winter came in swinging for us: some major snowstorms and then some subzero temps to top it off. Then after that some freezing rain, but then about 3 days of solid rain that melted it all away like it never happened. Then more snow. It's definitely winter around here! But we made it! … Continue reading January: Polar Vortex, Prepping, Ducks & Chickens in the cold
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s
I pray your Christmas was filled with good food, good intentions, and gratitude. We had a busy but simple weekend of baking, a birthday party, and celebrating with our children. I want to send an extra thanks to you all for being here on the blog (or on social media) this year, because it makes … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s
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Happy Thanksgiving Subscribers!
Happy Thanksgiving Subscribers! Read here about what's next on the blog, first sneak peak of recipe journals, and my own thanksgiving plans.
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Summer’s End and Winter’s Beginning
Summer is long over for us now, and November is the time to truly settle into the winter season. In fact, we have received our first inch of snow and I must admit the first snowfall, no matter when it happens, is always a happy sight to see for us, and brings in a new … Continue reading Summer’s End and Winter’s Beginning
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This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
Just wanted to say The Cottage Vegetable has partnered with Olle Gardens this summer! They have graciously given me a coupon code for my audience to receive 10% off their purchase. Olle Gardens is a metal raised bed company that aims to give your high-quality garden beds that are guaranteed to last a minimum of … Continue reading This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
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No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
Here is my declaration that all my blog posts will be written myself. Recently the tool ChatGPT has picked up popularity within social media and blogging. If you don't know, ChatGPT is a program launched late last year (2022). It is a program that allows people to ask questions to an AI program. The AI … Continue reading No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
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This Week: Yearly decluttering, Birthday banner
Or should I say the last month in the kitchen. I express my apologies for this. Let's recap how we wrapped up January so we could walk into February with high hopes and good moral. Decluttering: Every January I take the month to do major decluttering and deep cleaning. I go through every drawer, closet, … Continue reading This Week: Yearly decluttering, Birthday banner
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