Tag Archives: Homesteading
“Cows in the Cafeteria” – the beginning
“As I was driving by, I noticed 3 younguns alongside the road. The oldest couldna been more ‘n 7. They was draggin’ a dead deer behind ‘em, happy as could be, takin’ it home I reckon.” Thus was the story … Continue reading
We’re at 1000 “likes”!
I remember when I first started the Lazy B Farm page on Facebook. It all sounded good and gave me an outlet to share what was going on with the day to day happenings. I never thought people would seriously … Continue reading
LHG Retreat – the rest of Saturday
Saturday afternoon, we had a special guest teacher – Patricia Kyritsi Howell of Botanologos/Wild Healing Herbs. She arrived a little early and was brave enough to immerse herself in our fun-filled group by eating lunch with all of us. The … Continue reading
LHG Retreat – First 1/2 of Saturday
Saturday morning dawned… Well, it was before dawn and it was dark and cold! These faithful, homestead-hearted women showed up for butchering class. My ”looks way too cute for this early in the morning” assistant, Christy, held the chicken in … Continue reading
LHG Retreat – Friday, Oct 28
Finally, the weekend for our Ladies’ Homestead Gathering Retreat had arrived!! I was so excited and couldn’t wait to get to the mountains! Lynn and I pulled up to Foxfire about 1pm – a little later than I was planning … Continue reading
Inaugural Ladies’ Homestead Gathering Retreat
I’m still basking in the memories of the retreat as they filter through my mind while I try to get back to life here on the farm. When I sat at this table this summer, taking notes and dreaming about … Continue reading
Creative Alternative??
I finally finished the scarf I’ve been working on!! I was able to get a lot of it done yesterday at the festival where I had a booth. Once Megan got there, around lunch time, I handed over the reins … Continue reading
Candid Corner: Homesteading-Raw and Uncensored
Oft times when I mention that I have a homestead on 7 acres, I get similar reactions… “Oh, how wonderful!” “I’ve always wanted to live like that…” “It must be so rewarding…” Homesteading often conjures up mental images of fuzzy … Continue reading
Potting Shed Transformation to Farm Store
Several years ago, while I was in Canada with my eldest, Dave and the rest of the kids, built a potting shed for me. It was probably the hottest week of the summer here in GA but they were so … Continue reading
A Few Kind Words…
Last week, a good friend of mine called one morning. No particular reason except to say I was being thought of at the time. My friend went on to give me one of the greatest gifts that day… words of … Continue reading
