This morning, while I was out watering, I spotted some patches of Dog Vomit Fungus scattered around my homestead. You might call it Slime Mold or the Blob ~ its proper (botanical) name is Fuligo septica. This stuff is a weird, quirky little character in the soil game. Even

Hand picking is not only better for the environment ~ It's a good way to slow down from the hustle and bustle of everyday life too! Bonus: Many of the pickings are tasty treats for poultry and gamebirds. Do you hand pick on your homestead?

Are you growing tomatoes? Do you have a black light?

For more than 20 years, an allergy has prevented me from having beef. I'm going to try this recipe with ground Muscovy to make a non-vegan faux burger ~ Yes, Muscovy really does taste like beef!

Good Morning from my homestead to yours. Happy Friday ~ Happy Solstice ~ Have a great day and an awesome weekend!

A few years back, I bought a bulk box of cheap plastic pinwheels from Oriental Trading Co. For a couple of years they worked well to keep birds out of my garden. Last year, the sun got to them so they needed to be discarded. This year, I was was having problems with feral cats,

"Before pills, prescriptions, and synthetic solutions, there were plants—nature’s original healers. They didn’t just treat symptoms; they worked with the body, not against it. The wisdom of these remedies is ancient, yet still vibrant. To call plant-based healing “alternative”

"... People spend a fortune on seed, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, water, mowing and just throw the grass away ... Then you, your children and pets go out and get those chemicals all over your body, shoes and clothes. If these chemicals kill bugs and weeds, they sure as

When I eat fresh eggs from my homestead, I typically eat 1 duck egg or 4-6 quail eggs. Here's a visual ~ The duck egg is 81 grams, and the quail eggs are 14 grams each, so I need to add 3-4 more!

Monday is the toughest day of the week for my body. It’s when I clean out both of the duck houses on my homestead. On Wednesdays, I tackle the quailery. Four times a year, at the change of seasons, these weekly cleanings become thorough deep cleanings. Those tasks trigger my