Sunday, March 26, 2017
Farm Updates
Monday, March 13, 2017
Raising Roosters
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Preparing your garden
Spring will be here in just 7 days. March 20th it will officially be spring.
Depending on where you live, it is starting to either feel like Spring or still winter. Whatever the case, Spring is coming. I always feel so appreciative for the warmer weather afree our winters.
How are you preparing for your garden? What are some ways you are planning, saving, and preparing for one of the best ways to eat healthy. By having your own food grown right on your homestead.
Each year we get better and smarter with our garden. Here in WV we have a lot of red clay and rock in our dirt. So here is our plan for 2027.
1. Bring in cow manure from a farm down the road and spread it all over the garden. DONE!!
2. Borrow our uncles huge tiller and till the garden really good.
3. Make a list of each type of vegetable we want to plant and how many of each.
4. Put in cross ties at the bottom of the garden to help raise the beds. This will keep the compost and manure up in the garden I stead of it getting washed down the hill.
5. Save up some $$$ for the plants.
6. At the right time begin planting. Then Fertilize, fertilize, fertilize. Let the spring rain that will be coming do its work.
I think making the list of what vegetables you want is key. Many years we just go to buy plants with no real plan in mind and end up buying too much or not enough. Set a budget and list out your vegetables. Ask everyone in your home what is their favorites.
When we took a trip last summer to the Amish country in Ohio I admired so much their gardens. The women worked so hard on them. It is the woman's job to keep the garden along with the house.
They would also plant flowers in their garden area and it was so pretty. I think I'll try that this year.
Are you preparing for a garden? I am getting so excited to be outdoors and planting.
Happy Monday!
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Spring Days
We are having some spring Days here in WV. Yesterday was around 63 and today will be 68. This sure does cure cabin fever for a bit.
The boys and I enjoy being outside. They have been building a fort house, and playing in the creek. Such fun for little boys.
Our chickens are starting to really lay good again now that the weather has been warmer.
We have around 15 baby chick's so far and have plans to get a few every month. This will keep the raising of chick's going, and continue to produce new egg layers when fall comes.
I love these warmer spring days.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Control
I try to put you in the box that I've designed
I try to pull you down so we are eye to eye
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
How could I make you so small
When you're the one who holds it all
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world
Just a whisper of your voice can tame the seas
So who am I to try to take the lead
Still I run ahead and think I'm strong enough
When you're the one who made me from the dust
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
How could I make you so small
When you're the one who holds it all
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world
Ohhhh, you set it all in motion
Every single moment
You brought it all to be
And you're holding on to me
When did I forget that you've always been the king of the world?
I try to take life back right out of the hands of the king of the world
How could I make you so small
When you're the one who holds it all
When did I forget you've always been the king of the world
You will always be the king of the world