Author Archives: Slocum's Creak

I’ve mentioned it before and will probably continue talking about it from time to time. I have one item that I designed that I am about ready to market. I have another that is in the design stage. I got a new filament in the mail today, TPU, it’s called and so far it printsContinue reading “3D printer, again.”

It’s still far too cold out to start putting plants out but I’m chomping at the bit. My strawberries finally sprouted and my asparagus is breaking through the soil in my starters. Been going a bit stir crazy waiting for the planting season to start. Being cooped up isn’t good for you. Tonight I firedContinue reading “Still too cold.”

  I took a short break but I’m back. Needed to clear my mind and focus on my priorities a bit.   Worked on the house, 3D printer, a little on garden plants and chatted with a few friends. I don’t know about everyone else but I’m past ready to start putting plants out, theContinue reading “I’m back.”

Am I the only that struggles with keeping things organized? I can go through every square inch of the property and put things where they make sense, clean everything and throw tons of stuff away, and yet in a week or two. Bam, right back like it started. It drives me crazy to have thingsContinue reading “Getting organized.”

Yeah, I know. I can almost hear the moaning now. What does that have to do with homesteading?   In a typical off grid homestead, probably not much, however in our case it plays a pretty big part. It provides entertainment and some educational benifits.   And hopefully some financial benifit as well. I’m currentlyContinue reading “3D printer”

I’ve made several videos for youtube and yet when it comes to the blog I feel unqualified to record. I had what I felt was a decent start then stopped because the boys came home from church, and they are usually wound for sound and they would have drowned me out anyways. After things calmedContinue reading “Vlogging?”

Once you use onions you’ve dehydrated yourself you won’t want store bought again. Everyone should dehydrate onions at least once. However there are a few things you’ll want to consider first. You’ll need to consider what you’ll use it for and if you’re going to vacuum seal it after it’s been dehydrated. You’ll want toContinue reading “Dehydrating onions”

I know that it takes healthy soil to grow plants. I know how to make my soil healthy and how to make good compost. I’ve been doing this since I helped my dad garden well over 50 years ago. I however am not well versed on what it is im the soil that actually doesContinue reading “Soil food web”

  I’ve been planning a large raised bed but have been considering several smaller ones now instead.   I figure if I make shorter beds I can make many smaller beds and give each one of the boys their own gardens to tend.   It’ll be easier to work the beds and I won’t feelContinue reading “Several raised bed gardens.”