I dreamed about raising chickens in our backyard for a long time. However, I was intimidated. And though it is definitely gaining popularity, raising farm animals in an urban setting really isn’t a very common practice. Our first two chickens were gifted to us. They were already a year old, came with … Read more
The Pantry Revamp is a series here on this ol’ blog. To read more about it, check out the first post here. So, I started with the graham crackers and was met with pretty good success. Now, I’m attacking those little critters – the Goldfish Crackers. Overall, Goldfish Crackers aren’t really a terrible … Read more
In a perfect world, amending your soil wouldn’t be necessary. However, most gardeners find that amending their soil with something is necessary, especially after several growing seasons. Ideally, you will amend your soil every season. If the soil is really poor, it may take some time and love but it will be worth it. … Read more
Posts about making yogurt at home abound on the internet. In homesteading circles, it is always a topic of conversation. So, the fact that I am making yogurt at home is not a novel or particularly exciting idea. However, my main impetus for writing this post is to give a shout out … Read more
One of our main goals in starting this experiment in urban homesteading is to eat better food. Organic produce and natural food available in the grocery store can be very costly. However, doing it at home can be cheaper and definitely better for you and the environment. There are quite a few … Read more
A cold frame is a great tool for any climate. A gardener can use it to get a jump start on the growing season or to extend the growing season as winter approaches. I was lucky enough to be gifted one this past Christmas. What I have is actually called an “elevated … Read more
(To view my first post on starting seeds, click here.) I’ve mentioned it before and I’m going to mention it again – It’s seed starting time in my area! I have seeds and seedlings on the mind these days. This past weekend I planted a ton of seeds for the spring/summer. … Read more
To begin, I know that for a HUGE part of the country it is nowhere near seed starting time (though with a cold frame, that might not be entirely true… but wait, I’m getting ahead of myself). For those of you covered in snow, I apologize for this post. But rest assured … Read more
One thing that I strive for as we embrace the urban homesteading life is to make more food from scratch. I want to buy less processed, readymade food. I want to buy more whole ingredients and create delicious meals and snacks. We already do most of our eating at home and I … Read more
