The 12-Month Egg Experiment — Does Water Glassing Actually Work?

The 12-Month Egg Experiment — Does Water Glassing Actually Work? For any homesteader with a flock of chickens or ducks, the “winter egg slump” is a real challenge. As daylight fades, so does egg production. One of the oldest and most effective ways to combat this is water glassing—a method of preserving unwashed, fresh eggs …

Return of the Strawberries

I LOVE growing strawberries on my front porch. Not only are they delicious but guests find them a welcome treat! After last season I just set aside the baskets and basically neglected them. Most of them survived and I have four hanging baskets returning to the front porch this year!

Raised Beds Assembled

This year I am moving from some plastic pots to some raised beds. I purchased four total, two of two different styles. They are not difficult to pull together, but they do take time. Lots of bolts and wing-nuts. #homestead, #microhomestead, #wv, #usa, #travel, #bnb, #raisedbed, #garden