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Waste not, want not! Learning to use and stretch all of your resources should now be considered a valuable skill to learn and practice. It is a lost art. Knowing how to trade and barter will certainly pull you through a tough time. Just ask Granny! Amen. Thank you for all the love and support!…
Thank you for all the wonderful prayers and comments! Thank you for loving our farm like you do! Here is a brief update and prayers for a very special mom & homesteader! Be sure to check out her new channel here on Youtube and send her some LOVE and Subscribe!!! Enjoy & thanks for watching!…
Enjoy exploring the cabin and residence of The Walker Sisters with us! This is a story of how 5 women refused to sell their property when The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established. They are remembered for living their life without the conveniences of modern times-making their clothes, working their fields and preserving their…
Why the big NO-NO? Simple. Here is a tip in keeping your home canned goods safe! Always do your research on appropriate canning techniques and for proper storage! Canning is a great skill set for self-sustainability! Just be safe about it! That’s the goal! Safety first! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment…
Hard times? I’m not really sure we know what that is in comparison to the pressures of our Great-Great-Grandparents. But! Let’s talk about it and how we can keep our heads clear. Just what do we do when the harvests and homestead isn’t like we are used to or like we want? Let’s chat it…
We were sent a GoSun Sport and I am hooked! This is such an awesome product to work with! This particular model is perfect for an on the go situation! Do you camp? Fish? Hike? Take day trips? I can not think of an easier way for you to simply cook a meal with literally…
GIVEAWAY TIME! We are ready to help you take care of your harvest and the Mod Hod from Gardener’s Supply Company will help do the job! ~The name says it all! Our exclusive Mod Hod is a modern take on the traditional harvesting hod. Gather and rinse vegetables outdoors — the smooth, perforated interior won’t…
Elderberries! They are medicinal magic! But what do they look like and how do they look compared to Pokeberry! Let’s chat about it! Note! Always make sure you do your own homework when it comes to foraging! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! ~ Magicfly Egg Candler:http://amzn.to/2jwaqqd *afflink ~Freshener…
The quickest and simplest and most delicious pasta dish ever! Adapt how you like, but I know you will love it! When you are busy on the farmstead, this is a great go-to dish that everyone loves!Thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! Freshener Spray Vid: https://goo.gl/pEVGHv ~Appalachia’s Homestead Premium Members…
The reality IS… life happens. Things can change. You always have to view whatever you do from a realistic stand point. What CAN a single person do or handle on a homestead? Clearly that varies, but that should always be in the back of every homesteader’s mind! Thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe &…
We continue on our path of our family history! There is so much to explore! We take you back to Cherokee County, NC as we continue to find our roots! Come along! Thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! Freshener Spray Vid: https://goo.gl/pEVGHv ~Appalachia’s Homestead Premium Members Facebook Group HERE: https://goo.gl/LF5CAU…
Has the rainy season hit your garden? Are you beginning to see that dreadful blight? It’s time to fight! Here is the recipe I started using 4 years ago! Let’s see if it can do it’s awesome job once again! Thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! Freshener Spray Vid: https://goo.gl/pEVGHv…
Patara!! Help! I want a dairy cow! ~You sure about that? Let’s discuss all that’s involved so that no one is ever sticker shocked at ALL the potentials! The goal is to make you a happy homesteader with understanding all that could be involved! Let’s chat it up! Enjoy & thank you for watching! xo…
Let’s talk about manicures, ladies! When you switch to this lifestyle and get heavily involved, things certainly change! Let’s chat it up! Enjoy & thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & RING THAT BELL! ~Appalachia’s Homestead Premium Members Facebook Group HERE: https://goo.gl/LF5CAU ~CHECK OUT *Discovering Appalachia with Patara* HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzkl1rOAVZXLPwpe_XKAKg ~Ladies & Gentlemens Luncheon Tickets…
Come along as I make homemade biscuits with our own rendered lard! They are delicious! Don’t forget the Lodge Cast Iron! It is what granny did! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle: http://amzn.to/2gL3SW3 *afflink ~CHECK OUT *Discovering Appalachia with Patara* HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzkl1rOAVZXLPwpe_XKAKg…
Our 700th Video! THANK YOU for supporting our channel! xo ~If you love sunflowers, you must try the Giant Primrose from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company! This is our third season growing these gorgeous beauties and after trying several different varieties, this, by far, is our favorite! Check them out! You will love them!Enjoy &…
The best way to know exactly what works for YOU is to get out and do it yourself! You must build it yourself. After all, that is exactly what Granny did! Enjoy & thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & Ring the bell! ~CHECK OUT *Discovering Appalachia with Patara* HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzkl1rOAVZXLPwpe_XKAKg ~Ladies & Gentlemens Luncheon…
The unicorn is being pulled once again! Think you’re going to be away from that farmstead you’ve built with dairy animals and more? Think again. Let’s chat it up! Enjoy & thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & Ring the bell! Safari De-Matting Comb HERE: http://amzn.to/2slML3F *afflink ~CHECK OUT *Discovering Appalachia with Patara* HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzkl1rOAVZXLPwpe_XKAKg…
Let’s go over the main signs of calving! By the looks of things, it won’t be too long for Miss Belle after all! Let’s look and go over all of this! Enjoy & thank you for watching! xo Like, Subscribe & Ring the bell! ~CHECK OUT *Discovering Appalachia with Patara* HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzkl1rOAVZXLPwpe_XKAKg ~Ladies & Gentlemens Luncheon…
Welcome to our new kick off of “Discovering Appalachia with Patara!” It was a tremendous honor to be invited to be a part of Knoxville’s Homecoming at James White’s Fort! During this celebration, you will see a true representation of 18th Century living and how this fort/homestead operated. Visitors were treated to many 19th Century…
After many requests, Nana finally sat down and let me interview her! Growing up in poor Appalachia, particularly as a Great Depression baby, her experience as a young girl certainly shaped who she is today. We can all learn from these older generations and their experiences! Thank you for loving Nana and her recipes here…
We have lots of new babies this season! Some we have purchased and some we have hatched ourselves! We have found these breeds to be wonderful assets on our farmstead for many good reasons! Let’s talk about these sweethearts! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Puracyn Plus Wound Care: http://amzn.to/2rtmVXQ…
What an honor it is to be part of The Great American Farm tour with Abundant Permaculture and The Rhodes Family! We had so much fun and the kids are as sweet as you can imagine! We certainly enjoyed our time together on our Tennessee Mountain Top Farmstead and are so excited to have made…
Let’s talk tomatoes! How do I grow all those tomatoes? What about grass clippings? Well, let’s chat about all of this and find some of my tips that will also work for you! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Aqua Cones from Gardener’s Supply Here:http://amzn.to/2stZOwl ~Ladies & Gentlemens Luncheon Tickets…
Circa 1828 by what we are told! What an amazing place of days gone by! This old homestead awaits someone. It certainly needs extreme love and care, but the possibilities are endless. It’s located in Madisonville, Tennessee. We finally made a point to look at it on our way to NC after years of curiosity.…
Hey, North Carolina! We made our journey back to Cherokee County, North Carolina with much success in my genealogy studies and finds! We also got a look at Murphy. We love it and had a great time! Come along and see! More to come on our journey back to our roots! Enjoy & thanks for…
Thank YOU for your prayers! I am so blessed! It’s so very exciting to tell you that I am healing very nicely and getting along great AND! 1. We are ecstatic to announce that Justin Rhodes and The Great American Farm Tour is coming to our Tennessee Mountain Top Farmstead! 2. I will be at…
If you wish to be a successful milkmaid with your dairy cow, there has to be a special trust from the animal. It takes an enormous amount of time and dedication. It doesn’t happen overnight and it is a lot of work. But it is certainly filled with many beautiful rewards! Let’s chat about it!…
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…
