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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.

Thank Goodness That’s Over….But Wait…

Thank Goodness That’s Over….But Wait…

We had a week of mid to upper 90's and even 100 last week. It cooled down this week, but this weekend has a small stretch of 90's again.... Just one more month...one more month....one more month... Enjoy! Amy

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Amy WheelerPosted in Chickens, Garden, HomesteadTagged Eggs, Swedish Flower Chickens. Leave a comment

Breeding Has Begun…and Pumpkins?

Breeding Has Begun…and Pumpkins?

I got up early to beat the heat and sort the sheep for breeding to start! There's a surprise in the barnyard as well as chick updates. Enjoy! Amy

Posted on July 28, 2022July 29, 2022 by Amy WheelerPosted in Chickens, Garden, SheepTagged Breeding Season, Crossbred, Katahdin, Lambs, Sheep, St Croix, Swedish Flower Chickens. Leave a comment

Yard & Garden News

Yard & Garden News

Some yard and garden work managed to get done before the heatwave came! Check out the latest! Enjoy! Amy

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 by Amy WheelerPosted in Garden, YardTagged Raised Beds, Veggies. 1 Comment

Taming the Jungle

Taming the Jungle

More of the lawn got mowed this past weekend! The backyard looks so much bigger when the grass is under control. So MANY Garter Snakes out there! Some work was done in the garden too and we went on some small excursions. Enjoy! Amy

Posted on July 19, 2022July 20, 2022 by Amy WheelerPosted in Homestead1 Comment

Midsummer on the PNW Homestead

Midsummer on the PNW Homestead

These lists are adapted from the Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner by Ann Larkin Hansen as well as some of the garden info from Oregon State University. Enjoy! Amy

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Amy WheelerPosted in HomesteadTagged Chickens, Garden. 1 Comment

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