Sep 24, 20203 minBarn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's DoneThe exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
Mar 14, 20202 minBarn Building Series: Saddle UpWe obtained the building permit for our barn. While this is just one step in a long line of phases to completion, it is a big one.
Oct 17, 20193 minThe One Where They Saved Our Ass(es)...All was calm, all was bright.... Until he came back outside to find our pair of brand new miniature donkeys crossing the road!
Apr 28, 20192 min4-H Field DayShort Horns, Jerseys, Herefords and more breeds were on display this weekend at the Spring Meadows Farm 4-H field day.
Apr 16, 20193 minCowgirls Don't CryIt's not all baby goats, sunshine, and flowers. While most of this homestead life is beautiful, it is also work.
Apr 7, 20192 minMy Kids Call Me Maaaaaa!The goats came to us as a surprise - we had actually been pretty anti-goat for a long time (they can get sick easily, they can ruin gardens.
Mar 27, 20192 minHorsing AroundThere was no denying our "fan-girling" when the real life cowboy pulled up, leather fringe chaps, flat brimmed cowboy hat, spurs,
Feb 28, 20193 minThe Farmer in All of UsFrom-scratch living will bring you joy, self-fulfillment, and a sense of primal completeness - it will hit you smack-dab in the middle of yo
Feb 24, 20192 minThis Little Piggy Went to MarketWe are down to one hog left on the homestead. This past Saturday, we rounded up the remaining females (with a BIG help from our local cowboy
Feb 20, 20193 minWe're a Couple of Saps...Winter feels a lot longer when you become a gardener and keeper of livestock. The sunshine months are when everything glitters...
Feb 10, 20192 minBringing Home the BaconOur first pig was ready for butchering. We'd been working on the bacon project since August...
Jan 7, 20193 minChilly ChickensDo chickens get cold? This question sparks a lot of debate. Here's our take: Chickens are not like house pets - they don't have the
Dec 16, 20182 minSo God Made a FarmerAnd on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker"-- so God made a Farmer. God said, "
Dec 7, 20181 minPutting Our Eggs in a Basket...We are very proud to have our eggs featured in their dishes, and to be considered part of their collection of quality local farms.
Nov 23, 20183 minBless This MessIn preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when
Nov 6, 20183 minTalkin' TurkeyIn July, we decided we'd like to try to raise our own turkey for Thanksgiving this year. We researched how long it would take to grow a
Oct 17, 20181 minFull PlatesWe revel in long-standing traditions from holiday cliches, to secret recipes, and tried and true tricks for doing something just right.