There is no doubt that she is nothing more than a pet. Look at those wittle ears, flopping all over. We brought Ivy home a few weeks back as a baby. The boys would love to have farm animals, they beg for them. However, the one issue where we live is we can't under CCR… Continue reading Adding A Rabbit To The Homestead
Tag: Urban Homesteading
May In The Gardens
It finally warmed up! That was the biggest thing about May. And wow, it warmed up fast. We went from cold and wet, to hot and dry, with temps in the high 80's. At least everything grew like crazy. The entire garden spent that hot week, where Spring started, to catch up. May started with… Continue reading May In The Gardens
April In The Gardens
April in the gardens....a frustrating cold and wet month, in a Spring that wasn't showing up. It got better by the end of the month, but being in a holding pattern wasn't easy. Even with the long and wet winter and early spring, our trees finally bloomed. They have all been late this year. We… Continue reading April In The Gardens
Offgrid Homesteading: Installing Water Tanks
Disclaimer: Know the rules in your state, and county you live in. In most states it is legal to save a personal amount of rain water. However, there are places where it is illegal. In our state, Washington, it is OK to do. It is encouraged by King County, where we live, to do this.… Continue reading Offgrid Homesteading: Installing Water Tanks
Seed Planting Chart For Maple Valley
(Click on picture for a full-size printable) Having a number of local people interested in when to plant locally, I wrote up when I plant. Where we live, in Maple Valley, Wa were in Zone 7B, with a last frost/freeze of April 16th on average. These are the dates that work for me, your mileage… Continue reading Seed Planting Chart For Maple Valley