I was reading on Countryside Magazines website this morning and I loved the article “Growing Old in the New Normal Will Present Some Special Problems”. There is so much truth in this and many of these things I’ve started to notice myself. My health isn’t the best, and I have trouble keeping up with things like [...]

I recently came across an interesting idea for keeping chickens in the garden. I’ve had chickens on and off for many years, I know they do a great job of turning the soil and gobbling up nasty bugs. However they will also destroy your garden quickly! Bruce Morgan has come up with a way to tunnel the chickens right to [...]
Welcome everyone to the 4th Homestead Potluck! Please link up your posts below, I love reading about what’s going on at others homesteads. As always remember that ANY homestead topic fits in with the Potluck, recipes, how to’s, crafts or updates from your homestead. Winter has arrived on ours we woke up to an [...]
It’s time to link up for the 3rd round of the Homestead Potluck! I just love reading about what’s going on, on your homesteads! Remember the potluck is where everyone brings something to share, it doesn’t have to be a recipe! Maybe you’ve blogged about a craft, a homestead critter or any homemaking topic. Share [...]
Good afternoon everyone! I’m sorry I’m late getting this posted. My internet was down all morning. One of the joys of country living! lol I just love reading about what’s going on at everyone’s homesteads. Please add your links below and please link back to this post so others can join in the fun! [...]

For some time I’ve thought about starting a homesteading link up. Now that we are moving into the fall season and things are slowing down it’s a perfect time! Why the Homestead Potluck? A potluck is a gathering of friends all bringing their favorite dishes to share. While many of us can’t gather together in person, we [...]

This time of year gardens and stores are filled with a bounty of different squashes. Squash is one of my favorite foods, it can be cooked in so many ways from veggie side dishes to pies and cakes. The flavor of home cooked squash can not compare the cans you buy in the store. Fresh squash has a rich taste that even [...]
