New Fruit Trees
We have three new additions to our homestead! No, the baby is not one of them – yet. This past […]
Recipe: Insomnia Teacake
Insomnia has begun to really kick in for me on this home stretch of pregnancy. The combination of waking up
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canning, egg recipes, food preservation, harvest, recipes
Easy Spring Veggies
I’m keeping it simple with my spring vegetable garden this year. Baby could arrive anytime between now and the next
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garden, vegetables
Portland Prospects
Although I am in the midst of writing my thesis, I am already looking ahead toward June when I get
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design, school
Serious Nesting
It’s hitting me more and more that in a few short weeks there will be a baby living here. The
What & When to Grow
The time for starting seeds is upon us! Not sure what to sow this year? My advice is plant what
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garden, seeds, vegetables
Get Busy!
The growing season is not too far around the corner! Witch hazel is already blooming and my flowering quince buds
Upcoming Event: Eugene Home & Garden Show
This Sunday at 1pm I will be speaking and signing copies of my book, Modern Homestead, at the Eugene Home
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books, events, modern homesteading
Goodbye Howard, Our Beloved Companion
We said goodbye to our loving companion Howard this weekend, our devoted greyhound. He has been a part of our
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pets, random
Whirlwind in Oklahoma
We took a quick, whirlwind trip to Oklahoma where Jay’s family lives to visit one last time with them before
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random, traveling