It’s Harvest Time! You started planning in December, worked hard and patiently waited all summer, now its time for your results. If you plan a garden like I do, you will probably have more vegetables then you and your family can eat. Finding ways to store your harvest is a must to prevent your hard …
Living in an Old Farmhouse Living in a 150-year-old farmhouse with 3 dogs, 2 kids and a husband, I have found that there are things that I could not do without. Most are cleaning related household items; others are things that help with our specific farmhouse experience. If you have considered or are living in …
The idea of country living or the dream of owning a farm wouldn’t be the same without the stereotypical old white farmhouse. At least that is the picture that is usually painted for the people looking for the not so modern-day farmhouse living. I grew up in an old farmhouse and I love living in …
A Country Winter can be hard to endure when there are so many things that must be put on hold. The weather is unpredictable, and you don’t know how long you will be inside wishing for warmer weather. When the excitement from the holidays has died down and the snow no longer has that magical …
These Bacon Wrapped Venison Jalapenos are an easy appetizer or main course that are great anytime of year. If you don’t like jalapenos you can swap them with sweet peppers or just leave them out. Venison is our main source of meat but it can be replaced with beef if that is easier to come …
Dreaming of Building a Country Life? When thinking of building your country life it’s easy to see the finished picture. You know exactly what you want and where you want to be. QUESTION IS, “HOW DO YOU GET THERE?” A common mistake is believing you can just jump in and land at the end. If …
Happy Fall! In Northern Michigan this means the leaves have started changing, you pick orchards and pumpkin patches are opening for the season. Having a kids that live for pumpkin decorating we are always looking for a good pumpkin patch for a day of family fun. My son loves the activities that are provided, and …
If some form of country living is what you are looking for, the place to start is a garden. I don’t mean go out and start a commercial sized vegetable garden, start with something small and easy to maintain. Container, square foot or old fashion rows, the type doesn’t really matter. These 3 reasons will explain …
Transplants Depending on what zone you live in there may be some vegetables that you will need to be transplant to your garden. This means you will need to buy started seedlings or learn how to start your seeds indoors. The time of year you start seeds depends on what zone you are in, and …
Traditionally a vegetable garden is a large plot where vegetables are planted in neat single rows. This traditional way of gardening is still a great way to plant for certain vegetables and gardeners with a large amount of space. The large plot with traditional rows may not be your ideal garden type. Over the years …
