When we built our Sunglo Greenhouse it came with a built in potting soil tray that was held inside, in a spot on the benches. Handy, yes. Affordable? No. I mean, it was really nice and huge, but if one were to buy it outright...ouch. Anytime it's a custom piece for a hobby, you know… Continue reading An Affordable Potting Mix Tray For The Greenhouse
Category: Homesteading
It’s Time To Plant Garlic
Yesterday I pushed myself to get work done on the homestead. It can be hard to get focused in October and November. It's bleak out, a little chilly and often rainy here in the PNW. But I get a feeling when it is time. Time to plant garlic that is. Call me crazy, but I… Continue reading It’s Time To Plant Garlic
Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Back in 2020, and earlier, I used to pick up scalloped and Au Gratin potato mixes as part of our long-term food storage. They were quite affordable (often 10 for $10 back in the day) and lasted a long time. The boxes didn't make much, but at that price I could pull a meal together… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Check Out Our YouTube Channel
I've been adding a lot more content to my YouTube channel. Orginally, long ago, it was only for backpacking and trailcooking videos, but then I got busy in life and left it behind. I came back this past year and started making reels on Facebook about gardening, homesteading and prepping. Out of that I started… Continue reading Check Out Our YouTube Channel
Building Bird Netting Towers For Blueberry Bushes
When you first plant blueberry bushes you have to give them a couple of years to start growing before you focus on the berries. We hit that this year, and my anger at the birds got loud by mid-summer. I have worked hard to have a healthy homestead for pollinators, birds and wild animals...but could… Continue reading Building Bird Netting Towers For Blueberry Bushes