Author Archives: Just another day on the farm

Micro Climates and Rocks

I have been enjoying reading on my local garden group about the city micro climates and those with green houses, green lean-to or hoop covers. There have been pictures of indoor set ups and outdoor as well. Lots of questions … Continue reading

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Happy Easter Round Two with photos :)

So I did get some photo’s for you today.. they are not the greatest, the lambs are not ready to come outside to the muddy, cold wind world yet (well they could but why should they?) so that means that … Continue reading

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Happy Easter “Lambs”

Happy Easter from our little farm to you and yours! I hope that regardless of your beliefs that you will enjoy time with your family and friends on this long weekend. The past week has been busy, we finally are … Continue reading

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Pantry Challange 2018 – Day 13 Falling!

I did take photos of the fridge and will get them uploaded and on a different post that will be pending yet. So hubby came down around 5 am ish to ask for help, he has slipped in the tub … Continue reading

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Pantry Challange 2018 Day 12 Pie

Pie might seem like a odd thing on the pantry challenge but there is a reason that pies were so popular back in the day, its a way to take flour, fat, water and salt and turn it into a … Continue reading

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Striving for Victory – The Battle for Fuel: a letter from Lily

Originally posted on hip roof barn:
In March of 1942, fuel, clothing, and food were all subject to rationing and everyone who could, was called upon to help with march towards Victory.  This month, we are starting to reduce our…

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Pantry Challange 2018 Day 11 Freezer Meats

The young green onion bulbs are finally starting to sprout, but they sure took their sweet time. Hopefully the pea sprouts will be moving along faster as they come up. I had truly hoped that by this time I would … Continue reading

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Pantry Challange 2018 Day 10 Jello

Yesterday we talked about Pudding (haha or should I say on Day 9) Today we are going to talk about Jello Its a total follow up to the same idea but its even cheaper to stock as it goes on … Continue reading

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Pantry Challange 2018 Day 9 Pudding!

Dang I need stop writing double post days but life is busy and I am get tired. I am loving the work that is getting done. I truly am. So first and foremost Wow.. have we had snow! not just … Continue reading

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Pantry Challange 2018 Day 8 Overview Monday

Well, the week has gone well enough, we have been using up our fresh stuff and working to create more balanced meals and for sure using eggs in at least one or even two meals per day as they are … Continue reading

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