Tag: Urban Homesteading

November Garden Tasks
Gardening · Urban Homesteading

November Garden Tasks

Sarah

Garden Tasks for Zones 7-8 In The PNW November is a hard month to be productive in the gardens for me. In zones 7 and 8 in the Pacific Northwest, it's getting dark and dreary many days of the week. It's hard to be productive that first week as the sun rises so late. The… Continue reading November Garden Tasks

Find A Partner That Looks At You Like This
Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Find A Partner That Looks At You Like This

Sarah

Oh...does she love her human when he offers her homemade bread. She loves to be "caught" and to be carried around like like a baby. And she looks up with adoring eyes at him. She waits for him to come be with her. Find a partner who loves you this much. Who is excited to… Continue reading Find A Partner That Looks At You Like This

An Affordable Potting Mix Tray For The Greenhouse
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

An Affordable Potting Mix Tray For The Greenhouse

Sarah

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

It’s Time To Plant Garlic
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

It’s Time To Plant Garlic

Sarah

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
Homesteading · Prepping · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix

Sarah

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