Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Reader Question- Rabbits

Wanted meat rabbits for some time now so your info was valued. Starting as a “newbie” could you suggest any good books with step be step info. Like how big the hutches are to be, food requirements, common medical problems/etc … Continue reading

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Trap Crops

So what is a Trap crop ideally : a crop planted to attract insect pests from another crop, especially one in which the pests fail to survive or reproduce. while I could write it all out, the truth is this … Continue reading

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Rabbits -Foster moms

Do you breed rabbits, are you thinking about breeding rabbits? I love my rabbits, I got them the very first spring we arrived on the farm, my local sale, I arrived home with chickens, ducks and rabbits.. I brought them … Continue reading

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Taylor Made homestead list

http://taylormadehomestead.com/homestead-sites-state/ A few weeks ago a reader suggested that since cooking directions can change based on altitude and gardening plans can differ based on planting zones, someone should compile a list of homesteading / Simple Living blogs separated by the … Continue reading

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Camping Trip, Mine Hike an more

This was a early father’s day gift to my hubby, it took a good deal of planning and the awesome help of a farm sitter to pull it off! We headed out after morning chores for a 24 hours off … Continue reading

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Carrot Ginger Rhubarb Flower Soup

If you have never eaten rhubarb flowers or to prepare them properly, check out this basic post 🙂 So the day, I served a side dish at a meal of rhubarb flower and we got talking about that they have … Continue reading

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Lilac Jelly and Drying

I have three colors of lilac on the farm, I find the deepest color makes the most outstanding color jelly. The normal lilac while be softer in color and the white one is almost cream in color. I have a … Continue reading

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Top Ten Reason’s to Grow Radish in your Garden!

Farmgal’s Tip of the Day.. When your hubby brings you in fresh garden Radish’s and they are so hot, I mean WOW heat hot.. to eat fresh.. what to do.. the answer is easy, cook them.. you can toss them … Continue reading

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Shearing Whiskey

This is a short and sweet post..  I did my stretches and made a strong coffee (which would be about the average for most) and went.. All right then.. Lets do this.. I need to shear Ice, her wool did … Continue reading

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BBQ an Fairy Garden Building

The day was a hot one but had been planned for a while and it was a ton of fun.. The Adults had as much fun as the children did.. the kids also thought my little farm was just filled … Continue reading

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