Our $85 Geriatric Chicken
Last fall our six-year old hen Maude passed away. It happened quickly – she lost weight and became lethargic in
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backyard livestock, chickens, top-backyard-livestock
Winter Wildlife Care
Snow and ice blanketed our fair city, which puts a strain on wildlife as well. Critters expend more energy trying
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ecology, wildlife
Frozen Garden
Being homebound all weekend during Portland’s recent snow and ice storm had it’s moments of beauty. Here are a few
Snowy Homestead
Portland’s cold weather kept us housebound for several days. Time seemed to stop as the days went on and on,
600th Post + One Special Egg
This marks my 600th post about our little homestead and this morning we received a special, rare gift to help
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backyard livestock, chickens
My Favorite Winter Plants
It’s the end of January and some of my favorite winter plants are on full display. Keep your eyes peeled
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design, garden, plants, winter vegetables
January Harvest
It is mighty quiet on the homestead right now and I’m enjoying every chilly moment. It’s my one time of
Winter Compost Maintenance
There is one garden chore that doesn’t take a break in the wintertime: making compost. It’s a good excuse to
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compost, frugal, garden, soil health
Chicken Check Up
Happy new year friends! It’s that time of year when we take stock of what we have and dream about what