It’s time for “puttin’ up” for the winter! (Did I pull that off? Is that the right word? he-he…) We’ve been doing small batch canning as much as possible this summer. Today was pickles and yellow squash. I used a Garlic Dill Pickle recipe from my fellow Ohio homesteader and blog friend Old World Garden … Continue reading »
If you’ve been a part of the homesteading scene for very long, you learn that there are “categories” among us: small homesteaders, large homesteaders, rural and urban homesteaders, homesteaders that live off-the-grid, and those that don’t. And if you’ve been around here for very long, you know that we don’t live off-the-grid right now, and … Continue reading »
When we first began this Homestead Experiment, one of our biggest questions was how, exactly, were we going to accomplish this while living in a suburban environment – one where we have limitations like no bees, goats, chickens, turkeys, or pigs?? What else is involved in this homesteading thing? At times this summer it felt … Continue reading »
These are critters we’ve observed around the homestead this week. We’re pretty clueless, so we’re asking our readers and fellow homesteaders: These spotted beetle-thingy’s (yes, I just called them “thingy’s”) are clearly eating our green bean plants to the point of death. Any idea what they are? And what do I do about in them … Continue reading »
Early summer we started a potato experiment: Growing Potatoes in a Laundry Basket. We were so excited about trying this and it did not disappoint. And while ours didn’t exactly look like the one above, it did grow, grow, grow! So much so that we didn’t know exactly WHEN you’re supposed to dump them out…er, … Continue reading »
The last time I posted was over a month ago! Holey-moley! I guess I better explain my disappearing act: Early July our son had a hand injury that has since required surgery, permanent and temporary wiring, a pin, and (thus far) 2 casts. We’ve been going from the ER to doctor to specialist, to surgery … Continue reading »
I love herbs. I love cooking with herbs. I love tea made with herbs. I love smelling herbs. I love herbs. Since I have a slight obsession with herbs, it was positively necessary to plant some herbs. I also have a slight obsession with Pinterest. And, uh, don’t forget that I’m not off the grid. I’m … Continue reading »
Well, if you keep up with The Homestead Experiment you know we got a new homestead. And while we’re thankful to have found a new place, we were moving the first of summer, which put us behind on planting. But we finally got it done! And boy have our plants taken off! The biggest endeavor … Continue reading »
We’re still alive, folks. And we’ve got a new homestead!! We’re relatively settled in now so I thought I’d share just a couple of pics. It’s got all kinds of usable landscaping on the side of the house in which to plant goodies! (It’s a little out of control right now, huh? I need to … Continue reading »
Today has been “Git ‘er Done Day!” I’ve made 2 loaves of bread, a batch of crackers, 2 dozen waffles, hard-boiled eggs, homemade pasta, and tapioca pudding. All this while packing boxes. Yep – you heard that right: packing. boxes.{sigh} So here’s the long and short of it: we recently received notice from our landlord … Continue reading »
