I’ve never been the biggest sprouts fan. It’s not that I dislike them. Rather I’m mostly indifferent. Garnishes aren't really my thing. I'm more of a fill-me-up kind of gal. But I've recently learned the error of my ways. They are so easy. And remarkably fast to grow. And nutritious for humans. For example, alfalfa …
This year I am trying to grow food in the winter months. This seems like a critical step in converting my garden into a homestead. I’ve always had winter blooming plants like witch hazel, camellia, stinking hellebore and early bulbs like crocus. But winter food growing is not something I’ve really tried much. Other than …
Continue reading How I Was Able to Capture the Chicken’s Turbocharged Compost
Before I left for our family vacation I noticed that I had a barred rock chicken who was illin’. Because I was so focused on my garden eRATication efforts, I didn’t have the time to give my full attention to my sick chick, Batgirl. I thought she might be egg bound. And I actually gave …
Continue reading Sad day on my burgeoning homestead, but some hope, too
After I had committed to getting chickens, I had so many questions. How many chickens should we get? What kind of chickens? Where would I keep them? How do I get my little terrier not to pester or chase them? In the end I decided to get 8 chickens. We are a family of four …
I’ve been mostly writing about my garden because surprisingly this year I’ve gotten more food than almost ever before. Simply awesome! But I set up this blog with more of a mind to writing about my various making projects and my chickens. Because really since they were about five months old, the girls been giving …
Upping My Farm Girl 