Short Update

I am so happy spring is almost here! We have been working on the homestead getting ready to put in the garden and work on a few other projects.

The seeds I planted are doing fantastic. So far I’ve had about a 95% germination rate. I’ll not complain.

Yesterday we worked on the greenhouse. Later this week it should be done and ready to go. A little late, but not too late! I will certainly use it this fall and winter. 

Flowers are blooming and makes my heart joyful. 

My bottle babies, affectionately named Bonnie & Clyde have been moved to the goat pasture. Both will be staying here. Bonnie will be a milker and Clyde one of our herd sires. 

I am working hard to focus on the homestead and doing what needs done around here. Not gonna lie, it’s hard not to feel down with all that’s going on in our world. It’s easy to get down. I find for me if I focus on what I can control it makes life easier. So, I’m trying to focus on projects around here and make sure we are ok. 

I work outside a lot when the temps are nice. I enjoy the sun and the warmth. Sunshine just lifts my spirit and makes me feel better. I’m looking forward to days in the garden. 

Life is good in spite of all that’s going on. I am grateful for our way of life. I feel blessed to be able to live this way. I had someone tell me not long ago that they felt like my life had no meaning unless I talked politics…I was so stunned by that statement! Clearly this “friend” didn’t know me at all! My gosh! My life is very full of meaning! I live for this farm. My lifeline is nature and my connection to it. I live for my critters and to build a life that I do not need to run from. Politics are important, but certainly not my life at all! Some people are incapable of having deep conversations about things that matter. So glad that friendship ended. It was long over due! Find friends that share the same ideals! Makes life easier…lol

Signing off for now!

Until next time…

Happy times!

Eggs are now in the incubator! Hoping at least some are fertile. Barnyard chicks are the best!

My seedlings are doing well too! It’s a happy time on the homestead!

Homestead happenings!

 It’s been a busy week around here. So for a recap:

Our one doe’s kidded 2 beautiful little girls, but a coyote broke in and got both of them. We were devastated and heart broken. Farm man(hubby) was able to find where they entered and get it fixed. After that we decided to go ahead and milk her. She is a Nigerian x golden gurnsey. GG’s are phenomenal milkers, giving up yo a gallon a day easily. Nigerians of course don’t give that much. My hope was in crossing them is  that the offspring would smaller and give more milk than a typical Nigerian. So far that’s been the case. As time goes on I’ll know more. 

The seeds I planted are all germinating and doing great!. I’m very pleased with them all. I’m excited to be able to get outside in the garden and get my hands in the dirt.

 I planted far more herbs than my usual ones. Mostly medicinal. I have a lot to learn about medicinal herbs but knowledge is power. And I’m studying as time allows.

I’ll be putting eggs in the incubator soon. Rather than buying chicks I decided to just hatch my own barnyard mix. It’s much cheaper. Purebreds are nice, and I will order some next year probably, but a barnyard mix still lays eggs! I’ve never been so grateful to live the lifestyle we do!

I’ve been trying to keep my focus on our farm and just staying home and quiet rather than focus on current events. I figure the universe will handle it. And I 100% believe in Karma! What you put out there will come back 3 fold. Be it good or bad! Some people will have a really time when karma comes back to them! 

 My countenance has lifted now that winter is winding down and spring is well on its way. 

Spring always brings with renewed hope and joy. 

So many plans this spring! I’m eager to get started on them. It will be a busy time but also productive. I’ll post what we’re doing as we go along!

Until next time…

Love & Light

Seeds

My seeds are germinating well. Makes my heart happy to see this! Been a long hard winter and I’m so ready for spring and to be in my garden!

What are you doing to prepare for spring?