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I don’t care what the calendar says, it can’t possibly be fall yet. I’m not ready to give up on summer, so I’m insisting that summer isn’t over. To celebrate that it is still summer, Serina and the kids go on a massive harvest, and attempt to create the perfect harvest picture. We are on…
The second round of grapes are ready, but the concords aren’t as nice of a eating grape as what Lia is used to. So her and Serina pick a bucket to make some grape juice instead. It’s a super simple recipe with tasty results! At least Lia thinks so, lol. There is nothing like using…
Ian is off to work. He got the call, and is leaving to start his winter season. Whenever he goes off for his shift work, we don’t have a solid date for when he will come back. We are hoping to see him home before Christmas, but if he works straight to Christmas, we will…
We LOVE pesto, and grow basil every year specifically to stock our freezer with a year long supply. It is such a delicious and easy way to preserve our basil harvest. Join us as we make up a big batch, and show you how we do it and our “recipe”, as well as our trick…
This week I give brewing kombucha without a scoby a try. I have been seeing conversations about not needing the scoby culture mat to successfully ferment kombucha tea, and just using the starter tea, or even a store bought kombucha, so I gave it a try. And it was a great success! The kombucha brewed…
Ian, Serina, and Sam pull up the onion crop. Sam is still better at eating onions that harvesting them, but he gets a few tips. Ian tries out a new technique for drying the onions after harvest. Join us as we make space in the garden.
I always say that it only takes an hour a day. Here’s some video proof that I found, that sometimes your hour doesn’t have to be that hard, lol. The tomatoes in the greenhouse are going crazy, so Serina had to get out and do some picking and trellising. The tomatoes have reached the very…
Those sunflowers are sure pretty, but did you know you could eat them too? I quickly show you how long you need to leave them on the plant, and how to beat the birds to a great harvest.
Wondering how to pick basil to keep the plant bushy and productive, and to keep it from going to seed? I quickly let you know. I talk about some general basil care, and then show you with clear close video where exactly you should be picking your basil from.
Have a hard time getting anything done with the baby and toddler in tow, out in the garden. I share a couple of my tricks on how to deal with the destructive force of children in the veggie patch. Most of all, it is important to adjust your mind set on what you will be…
Ian is getting ready to go to work! Which means that Serina is home alone with the kids for month long chunks at a time. Even though Ian loves being a faller, and it is every kids dream to get to go off to the woods to play with a chainsaw, he still prefers to…
Take a quick tour with us in the garden, as we fill you in on all the summer to fall changes. Things are very productive right now, but the end is near 🙁 Follow along with Serina as she explains what this mess of green is.
We like to have discussions about homesteading, and this rant video deals with one frequent issue for new homesteaders, buying land too far from work because its all you can afford and the consequences of that decision.
There are 7 billion people in the world, not everyone can live on an off grid large land homestead. Instead, Ian and Serina offer some ideas on how urban homesteading can provide the answer to creating more livable and sustainable cities. Join us as we talk about some of our ideas on why you should…
Nothing like gorgeous blooms and colorful pollinators in your very own garden. Here are old and new favorites from my favorite seed company… Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company! I know you will be happy when adding these selections to your garden! Let’s chat it up! xo Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe &…
Tips from the best homesteaders! ~ A tip so simple that anyone can do it! How can you make your coop easier to clean AND to help preserve it? Simple! Linoleum! We were excited to add it to our coop! Thank you, Idlewild Alaska, for the tip! Let’s chat it up! xo Enjoy & thanks…
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 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 &…
ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Ha Ha! 😉 I hope you laughed because I certainly do. It’s time to end all the nonsense and come together! Let’s all laugh, live, and share and really be the homesteading community we CLAIM to be! I can only personally speak for myself and wish ALL of you the best on…
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…
So how did I create a large no till garden space once we moved up to our mountain top farmstead? Easy. I tell you how and you can do it, too! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! Aqua Cones from Gardener’s Supply Here:http://amzn.to/2stZOwl ~Ladies & Gentlemens Luncheon Tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ladies-gentlemens-luncheon-with-patara-tickets-34923440952…
