With vanilla prices on the rise, more and more people are finding ways to make their own vanilla extract. I personally have 6 quart size mason jars that take up one of my pantry shelves. In each jar steeps a different variety of vanilla bean, to create different flavors of vanilla extract. This recipe …
Everyone has heard of vanilla, usually when it is called for in a baking recipe. What is vanilla exactly, where does it come from? Why has the price dramatically increased? Have your questions answered here, learn all about vanilla beans. What are Vanilla Beans? Vanilla beans are pods that are grown and harvested from a …
A vegetable garden is just a vegetable garden, right? For some that may be true, but others that are digging a little deeper know that there is more. There are heirlooms, GMOs, and Hybrids that can be planted in your garden. Heirloom Vegetables and Seeds are what you will be reading about today. Terms to …
You have made it past the fuzzy duckling stage or added some adult ducks to your homestead. Now you need to know all about raising ducks, so that yours stay happy and healthy. I have been a proud duck owner going on 8 years now. On our farm we have raised multiple breeds for many …
There are many different poultry choices that can be raised on your homestead or hobby farm these days. If you are thinking about adding ducks to your country life, then you may find this article helpful. It is all about ducks! Baby duck care for beginners, reasons why to consider ducks and where to read …
HAY! What is it? Anyone that has grazing animals on their farm knows how important hay is. A Hay Bale can come in different varieties, shapes and sizes. On our farm we need to know about hay because we feed it to our animals, but we also grow it. Knowing about your hay is important, …
A few years ago, I found myself using more and more fresh herbs in the kitchen . When buying these herbs from the grocery store the cost can start to add up, and you may get more then you need at the time of use. To solve these problems I created my Simple DIY Herb …
Picture farm fresh eggs, cute hens pecking the yard while a beautiful rooster stands guard. The reality ends up with you finding out that your rooster is as mean as he is beautiful. When roosters attack what do you do? My first encounter happened one night while I was out watering animals. I was filling buckets …
Happy Spring! It’s that time of year, when everyone is greeted by the Cheep! Cheep! of fuzzy irresistible baby chicks at the farm store. The first year of living on our farm my husband and I thought it would be a good idea to buy a few of those chicks. We knew nothing about …
When you decide to build a country life, their will be others that don’t really get it. They will ask you a million different questions about what you are doing. Believe it or not one of the most frequently asked questions about my country life is “Why do you have ducks?”. When people think of …
