Well the day finally came, the day to harvest our hard work. See here about my decision to raise rabbits for meat. I learned A LOT! I have to admit I am proud of myself and my boys, who were a huge help to me. This was the hardest post to write because I know a lot of...
Grow Your Own Food Right Where You Are!
Let’s face it growing your own food can be a mystery, especially if you have never done it before. My passion is to show you how to grow your own fresh organic groceries right where you are!
Backyard Chickens
The Great Exodus: Raising Black Soldier Flies for Chicken Feed!
Eureka! A couple of weeks ago I experienced a great exodus. No, I am not talking about Moses leading God's people out of slavery , although that is a very exciting read that I highly recommend. I am talking about black soldier fly larvae. Find out how to raise black...
Helping Animals Through the Hot Summer
It was 106 F today and the animals on the homestead are feeling it. Let me tell you how to help your chickens or rabbits through this heat wave. Shade, the deeper the better! You need it. If you do not have a shady place for your animals they will not make it through...
A Rooster Joins the Fun!
My sweet friends got me a rooster that no one will complain about. I was always wanting a rooster, but of course can't have one in the city. My friends found the perfect solution. Meet El Gallo. As I finish up the front yard garden fence it brings a smile to my...
A few things about chickens I wish I had known BEFORE I got them!
Wow, spring is busy here on the homestead. Here in Dallas,Texas we have just a few short weeks to get things started in the garden before the heat kicks in and time is up, for new planting that is. So I have been trying to fit it all in and haven't had time to catch...
Essential Homesteading Equipment
Here in Dallas we are sloshing about in the rain. Before y'all throw your snowballs all the way down to Texas, I have to say that, I am quite aware you Northerners are covered under snowdrifts, but my backyard is an absolute lake! Speaking of lakes, I am thankful that...
Dash
Hi there, my name is Anne-Marie, but my friends call me Dash from the -dash- in my name. My homestead journey started out with one prayer. “Please help me get nutritious, organic food for my family.” Wow, I was surprised how God went about answering that prayer! …..Read More!