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How a suburban family left it all behind in order to homeschool and homestead in Appalachia. Learn how to begin homesteading and to learn vital skills such as gardening, food preservation, animal husbandry, homeschooling and more! We have chickens, dairy cows, dairy goats, ducks, pigs, quail, two Great Pyrenees & the cutest farm cat around! So, come along with us on our journey as we left it all behind to follow our Appalachian roots! Thank you for following our journey & supporting our channel! ~
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Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara
PO Box 24501
Farragut, TN. 37933
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As we explore our family roots, I am studying two branches from Shoal Creek-Cherokee County, North Carolina. One Great & one Great-Great Grandmother that I grew up knowing. I am continuing to explore our history there along with The Trail of Tears and a grandfather that served as a Union soldier. It is such an…
At any given time, accidents happen. Be smart in how you dress to work a farmstead. It isn’t bikini’s, flip flops, tank tops and shorts or even skirts in most cases! Working with even simple equipment or garden work requires appropriate attire. Take it from me. Your health and sustainability rely on it. It’s as…
Weight loss, running a 5K, being a caretaker and another cardiologist appointment for James! What did we find out? ~THANK YOU to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Items we use & recommend! ~ Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder: http://amzn.to/2mLqrwI ~ Keeping a Family Cow: http://amzn.to/2jf42pZ…
Time for another Q&A to answer a few questions from my Peeps in my Facebook Homesteading Group. It’s simply the best Group out there! Love them! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Items we use & recommend! ~ Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder: http://amzn.to/2mLqrwI ~ Keeping a Family Cow: http://amzn.to/2jf42pZ ~ Cast…
Having a very productive homestead is always the goal, but it also brings a whole new meaning when you can make it beautiful, too! We all know homesteading isn’t cheap, but there are simple ways to make everything affordable when it comes to being decorative! Let’s hear some of the creative methods you use, too!…
Regardless of where you live or how old you are… there are many levels of homesteading that can be done! A wonderful garden, a small orchard, berry patch or even a few hens (if permitted) can absolutely change the entire sustainability of every family. Add in working with wood heat, cast iron and even attracting…
Having a successful homestead business isn’t any different than owning any other small business. You have to love it, be true, commit & LOVE your customers! You have to GO for it! Let’s discuss how I do it! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Great books! ~ Farm Dogs HERE:…
THANK YOU! I can’t say it enough! What a tremendous time for fellowship it has been within the homesteading community. It has been crazy since the conference. I wanted to take a moment and say thank you and talk a little about 2018 and where I’ve been! Thank YOU to everyone that came out and…
A fun night out on the town with Starry! Thank you for all of you that attended The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference 2017! We can’t wait to see you in 2018! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! *Other items we use & recommend! ~ Brinsea EcoGlow Brooder: http://amzn.to/2mLqrwI ~ Keeping…
A continuation of the Chickens for Children class with Patara from the 2017 Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! Thank you for sharing your sweet kiddos with me! It truly was a blessing! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Great books! ~ Farm Dogs HERE: http://amzn.to/2kfoK8E ~ Chicken Health Handbook HERE:…
Thank you for sharing your children with me at The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! This was the smartest bunch of kids I have ever been blessed to be around! Thank The Good Lord for our future homesteaders! Enjoy Part 1 as Part 2 will follow in another Vid! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…
Where am I and what’s going on! Busy with the farm, the kids and… just a little thing called The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! YOU guys have made it an EPIC homesteading celebration! ~ THANK YOU! See you then! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/CmLAOm…
I love being a milkmaid, but there are many questions that folks have especially if they are new to owning a dairy cow! It’s a big commitment with many factors to consider-breed, age, and more! Let’s chat about it in the rain! ~Be sure to check out Art & Bri’s channel as they are considering…
A new series is kicking off here at Appalachia’s Homestead! “Our Healthy Homestead” is going to be another journey for us as we have had several health set backs just in the last year. Taking ourselves back to our homesteading roots along with diet is going to be our ticket. Today, we enjoy fresh smoothies…
No matter where you live, you have a predator issue. No matter how sweet the neighbor’s dog may be, it’s a dog. While I completely believe in owner’s responsibility, you should be totally aware that anything can happen on your property and to your animals anytime! Owner beware! Let’s chat about it! Thank you for…
What an adventure we have had with our Broody Silkie Mamas! Miss Patti sure does love that baby duck. A fun update and some sweet footage of them together around our farm! Thank you for all the support on our homesteading journey! Be sure to join us on May 6th for The Great Appalachian Homesteading…
Even when the going gets tough, you still have to press forward. I decided to go ahead and start my new strawberry patch this evening. I find working to be therapeutic and after losing our sweet Oliver of 19 years years this week, garden therapy is exactly what I needed. The loss of a beloved…
Bottom line~Wearing jewelry while you work your homestead is a mistake on two fronts. 1. It’s dangerous for many reasons which could lead to injury. 2. It is terrible for your jewelry. ~ As a Graduate Gemologist and homesteader, let me tell you why! Please be smart and safe on your farm! Take it from…
Another easy meal for mom and one that the troops will love you for! This meal is so quick to prep for and certainly fills the belly! The best part is that you can adapt it to fit any style or preference for your family and it makes great leftovers, too! Try this one out!…
Is it ok to pull back on your homestead? The answer is that is YES. Life happens. Things get crazy. Things change and sometimes, it’s more important to make sure that what you are doing is functioning properly as opposed to just adding more more more! Let’s chat about it! Thank you for all the…
We finally got all of our new nesting boxes in! AND! The girls are love love loving them! We are so happy with the change and investment! They rock! Whatever it takes to make our girls happy & healthy! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends~ ~ Cowabella Sloggers…
This is not just any chicken soup! So easy. So delicious! This has become a family favorite here and I know it will become one of yours, too! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ ~ Onion Chopper:http://amzn.to/2me40h4 ~ The Ultimate Bread Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNXEUk4r4Bs Other items we use…
Time for another promised Q&A! I tried to get to as many questions as possible! Thank you for all the support on our homesteading journey! Be sure to join us on May 6th for The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! Love you guys! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with…
Are you ready to see beyond adorable? So many questions on how mama and baby are doing and just how IS that silkie raising that duckling? Let’s chat about it! Thank you for all the support on our homesteading journey! Be sure to join us on May 6th for The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! Love…
How is Cochise? How is Cora? Here is the latest! Be sure to come to The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference to learn all about Livestock Guardian Dogs! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Great books! ~ Farm Dogs HERE: http://amzn.to/2kfoK8E ~ Chicken Health Handbook HERE: http://amzn.to/2kC8P5t Other…
Some sweet views and walks around our Tennessee Mountain Top Homestead! Thank you for all the support on our homesteading journey! Be sure to join us on May 6th for The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference! Love you guys! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Great books!…
How is Ruby Thewes? How is that little Leghorn that you saved a few weeks ago? Well, here she is then and now. The point of this Vid is to simply say there will be many times that you will step in. Will it make a difference? Well, judging by how she is running around…
And! We have a new baby Silkie! Remember that silkie egg we found under Miss Patti and her duck eggs? Well, here it is and the story with it! Next… will she hatch those Khaki Campbell eggs? Let’s find out! Stay tuned! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! *Filmed 3-9-17…
A common question! What is a good ratio of one rooster to how many hens? I also discuss changes in our Buff Orpington coop and how to deal with hens that are being mated. We are revisiting some old vid topics, but it’s critical to discuss the facts! Spring is here and Blu-Kote and Hen…
Add this to your meal planner for the win, moms!~ This has become a true family favorite and there are never any leftovers! Nothing beats a homemade meatloaf and this gives you a delicious pizza spin on the flavor! Don’t forget the Lodge Cast Iron loaf pan while at it! Enjoy & thanks for watching!…
