Author: Amy Wheeler

Mom/Caregiver, epic girlfriend, D&D player, science/history nerd. Raising St. Croix & Katahdin Hair Sheep for breeding stock & market; Raising Chickens for Eggs; Gardening for vegetables, fruits & herbs; Preserving the Harvest; Making Natural Remedies; Hunting, Fishing & Foraging; Wilderness Survival.

Gardens & Nature: September 7th, 2026

This past week was one for the birds! As they are starting to gather for migration or passing through as they migrate from other areas, we have been spotting them. Weather also moved through this week leaving a lot of rain. It was fantastic! Nights are cooling off and it really is the autumn season. Enjoy! Amy

Hair Sheep & Chickens: September 2026

Welcome to the September edition! This past month has been a busy one on the ranch. We officially kicked off breeding season, welcomed a few more fluffy chicks to the flock, and finalized some important policy changes for next year's sales. Pull up a chair and dive into all the ranch updates below! Enjoy, Amy

Gardens & Nature: August 24th, 2026

This week was my daughter’s birthday week, so I had a few busy days celebrating sweet 16! Our woods walks and gardens were fairly quiet, but I still managed to see some new "life birds" for my Merlin app. Late summer on the homestead is just so peaceful right now. Soon we’ll be cutting and stacking firewood to prep for winter! Enjoy! Amy