From Around the Homestead

From Around the Homestead

It seems as though it has been ages since I showed you around the homestead. So today I thought I’d share a peek at the latest updates. Cold nights have necessitated some hoophouses. These were built of PVC and plastic sheeting – a short term solution we are hoping. The middle bed is the garlic…

Back Into the Swing of Things

Back Into the Swing of Things

Nearly two months on in our move off the grid a rhythm has finally made an appearance. Granted, rhythm looks a whole lot different now, but some familiar things are reappearing. Freshly ground grain ground by little (and big) hands. Vegetables are being fermented. The sea salt has been unpacked. Homemade sour cream is once…