I did not grow up around cows or country life. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, my husband grew up on his family’s farm in rural Nebraska. I'd never have imagined that someday I would become a rancher’s wife.To say we came from different worlds is an understatement. But hey, opposites ...
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Using Goats for Grazing & Land Clean Up
We have been raising goats for several years now. And they have been one of the best resources on our homestead. One of the best uses has been using goats for grazing and land clean up.Funny thing, goats are actually browsers and not grazers. But, they are often confused and referred to as ...
Dandelion Uses & Benefits
Its that time of year again, you know, the time when our yards are filled with dandelions. And they are nearly everywhere you look! But did you know that dandelions are good for you? I’m serious, those little plants, commonly known as weeds, are full of nutritional goodness! Check out this simple ...
How to Prepare for Power Outages
We recently survived a 75 hour power outage in the middle of winter and without a generator. Ok, it really wasn’t my choice and was beyond our control. But over the years of homesteading, I’ve learned how to prepare for power outages.How to Prepare for Power Outages One of the first lessons I ...
Herbal Resources for the Herb Enthusiast
We try very hard to add natural ingredients and herbal remedies, but we aren’t perfect. It really is a journey for us and we are continuously learning new ways to incorporate natural techniques into our homestead processes. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite herbal resources for the ...
How to Build a Greenhouse (free plans!)
How to Build a Greenhouse I have desired my own greenhouse to extend our growing season for quite awhile. My husband did a lot of research and came up with a plan on just how to build a greenhouse that would work on our small homestead.And those of you who may not know, a greenhouse will extend ...