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Since starting this adventure, I have been curious as to what to name my homestead. I have thought of, and discarded, several different options. I think I have come up with the perfect name for my little homestead! Pleasant Garden Homestead! I think I like this one even better than what I was thinking of,Continue reading “What’s in a name”

Well, the homesteading journey continues! I recently bought a medium sized Harvest Right Freeze Dryer, like a week ago, and to say that nothing went smoothly would be an understatement. My boyfriend picked it up for me, as it was to big to fit into my car. We decided on a place to put itContinue reading “Adventures in freeze drying”

If you remember, I mentioned in my last post that I thought I had 3 of my chickens were, indeed, roosters. They are which is unfortunate because I can’t have a rooster where I live. I’m now in the process of trying to locate a new home for them. I am also still waiting forContinue reading “The Journey Continues”

So the other day, I’m thinking around Monday last week, I heard what was distinctly a crow coming from my chicken run area. Knowing that I purposely bought all hens, I knew I couldn’t be hearing right. Sure enough, my most dominate hen was perched up on an abandoned door, crowing for all she wasContinue reading “Continuing Journey”

If you are like me, you may be wondering if homesteading is for you, especially if you live in an urban area. Most people are confused as to what would be considered a homestead. Well, for me, a homestead is any area that can be used to raise food for you and your family. ForContinue reading “My Homestead Journey”