Monthly Archives: March 2010
Tornado Season
It happened yesterday. The two words that begin a new season here in the south…”tornado warning.” I still think I like earthquakes better because they’re over and done before you know what happened. What gets to me about tornadoes is … Continue reading
What Makes a Better Homesteader?
As I write this blog, I’m looking out my window at a beautiful late afternoon spring day. No, I was not out playing in the dirt today. I spent the majority of the day studying… I have an exam tomorrow … Continue reading
Training Dogs and Chickens
Molly is a Border Collie – an intense herding dog. We rescued her from a family who bought her as a “family” dog. They lived in a suburban neighborhood with an unfenced yard. The family had 2 small boys. We … Continue reading
Yes, Paint those Hives!
I’ll admit it. I like for areas around the farm to be fun and whimsical…or as some have called it “cutesie.” To me, it’s cheerful and adds something different to the typical farm scenes. I also think it helps children … Continue reading
Native Wildflowers of Georgia
Jennifer Ceska, the State Botanical Gardens Conservation Coordinator was our guest speaker for our Master Gardeners Class. Her enthusiasm, passion, and zeal for native wildflowers were contagious!! Ms. Ceska lectured in the classroom and then we walked through the wildflower … Continue reading
Turtle on the Loose….
It’s an unwritten law in homeschooling to pick up live animals from the road – unless of course, they are hazardous to your health or financial well-being. Did you know, in the state of GA, you can get a permit … Continue reading
Homeschool bookkeeping
One of the things I love about homeschooling is why my kids learn. A lot of the time, it’s out of necessity or need. Some of the greatest advice I ever received was from my mother-in-law who worked in the … Continue reading
Container Gardening
I have a new passion! I was asked to speak at a Garden Club in Atlanta on Square Foot Gardening. I love square foot gardening and have used this technique for about 20 years. I love the versatility and once … Continue reading
Light for Seedlings
Many of us are trying to start our plants by seed this year. The most frustrating aspect of this drill for me is the fact that my plants won’t grow straight up. Instead, they lean toward the light. It doesn’t … Continue reading
