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  Our Rosemary recently put on blooms. This is the second year of growing it, the first year’s plants died out. I’m hopeful we can keep it going, especially if it sets seed.   A Fragrant Herb for Your Garden and Kitchen   Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a versatile herb that adds flavor, aroma, andContinue reading “Rosemary”

This will be one of my shortest blog posts ever.   I’m not happy to be asking anyone for help, but desperate times call for desperate measures.   So, long story short, someone very special to me has been wronged and must take a stand and fight or potentially lose her career.   As weContinue reading “A little help if you can.”

  Do you have to have a computer to live on a homestead or farm?   Absolutely not. They are handy to have, though. My old laptops still get done what I need them to do, but I wanted a desktop computer for blogging, writing, and everything for selling things.   The one I boughtContinue reading “A new computer.”

  My honey likes bees 🐝 so I like finding things with bees on them.     For years now, I just bought whichever spread was the cheapest, to be honest.   I’d forgotten the taste of butter but recently decided to give it a try, I was a little put off by the price andContinue reading “Back to real butter for us!”

  This could be a really long, drawn-out post, but for the sake of saving some sanity, I’ll try to keep it short.   Some time back, I became interested in being able to make replacement stickers for some of the old lawnmowers I’ve been working on to resale.    It dawned on me thatContinue reading “Cricut”

  A Sustainable and Productive Gardening Method to be sure.   It’s also the way I am filling all of my raised beds and 25 gallon containers.   I can’t even begin to calculate how much money it has saved me since I started using this method, and much of it is things that IContinue reading “Huguelkulture”

  Gogi berries, also known as wolfberries, have been hailed as a nutritional powerhouse for centuries.   Native to China, these bright red berries have gained immense popularity worldwide due to their impressive health benefits.   Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, gogi berries offer a natural way to boost your overall well-being.   WhatContinue reading “Gogi berries”

Gooseberries: A Tart and Tangy Treat   I was just gifted some Gooseberry plants by my friend Devon. A welcome addition to our food forest attempt.   Gooseberries are a small, tart berry with a slightly acidic flavor. They are often used in jams, jellies, and pies but can also be eaten fresh or usedContinue reading “Gooseberries.”

Growing your own garlic can not only save you money but also give a better tasting garlic as well.   Garlic, a staple in kitchens worldwide, is more than just a flavor enhancer. It’s a versatile plant with numerous health benefits.   Let’s delve into the art of growing and using garlic.   When toContinue reading “Growing garlic”

Fall Clean-Up: To Do or Not to Do?   I personally struggle with this every year. Yeah, it’s a bit early to be worried about it, but for many of us, it’s a yearly issue. The last couple of years, grasshoppers have been a major issue. I cleaned up early last year and figured thatContinue reading “Fall clean up.”