Category Archives: 31 Day Self Reliance Challange

Ordering Seeds in these changing times.

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

This post is tailored more towards those that have land, bigger gardens and for homesteaders that are growing to fill their jars, cellars, pantry’s and keep their families bellies full for up to a year or two. Its not going … Continue reading →

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RIP Marble

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Ah, Sweet Baby Marble Purrpot. You are greatly missed on the farm. I love this photo so much because it has DH with his much loved kitties but even more so, it has Marble’s daddy cat Sunny.  Sunny was the … Continue reading →

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Dental Care

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

What is it about getting over the age of 40 that suddenly you have to work harder at keeping everything going smoothly? Honestly 40 is not that old and yet at 45. Hubby and I are finding old war wounds … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Four Overview

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

  Week Four Overview O my time is flying by, the challenge is almost over.. and then I need to do the overview. The past week has been great.. but so busy! My husband was home for the week, a … Continue reading →

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Canning Rhubarb Fruit in Bulk

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

I often can things in bulk form and that means that I do things more by weight then I do recipe. This is something that those that are putting up larger amounts do more often.. However this is a big … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

This sauce is listed as Victorian Barbecue Sauce by Bernardin, page 259 However it really should be called Rhubarb BBQ Sauce and its outstanding.. If you don’t have the bigger canning book from this company, I highly recommend it! 8 … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Scrub Drink

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Ah Scrub’s, those old fashion vinegar based drinks, before pop there was the refreshing Scrub. It makes sense because it was a way to take fresh fruit that would spoil fast in the heat in a time when there was … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Three Overview

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

  Week Three Overview How did we get to week three already! Crazy how fast the time this month is flying by.. We finally got rain, and we really needed it. I got to try out our new small metal … Continue reading →

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Spruce Tip Vinager

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

O yes, it’s that time of year again.. Spruce Tip season.. As I was mowing in the diamond garden, I looked at the spruce tree’s an saw that its spruce tip picking season and that the pollen is going to … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Two Overview

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

  Week Two Overview Well, its been a very busy week on the farm, its spring.. is there any other kind 🙂 The weather has been outstanding in the sense of warm, sunny with a light breeze.. however we need … Continue reading →

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