Lean-To Number 2

The rams and llamas needed a small lean-to as well so Shane and Amy got one built! A 10x12 lean-to for 4 rams and 2 llamas Now it has 2 solid walls facing South and West. A half wall faces East. The rain storms come from the South-West so the lean-to protects completely those two … Continue reading Lean-To Number 2

We Survived the Fires

Labor Day, Sept 7th 2020 we were forecast with a very rare and unusual storm system that brought strong winds from the Northeast. This is typical of winter storms in our area, but never early autumn. As a preface to this storm, we had been without significant rainfall since July. Grass was brown, many trees … Continue reading We Survived the Fires

More New Books Lately!

A couple of these books were gifts from my wishlist on Amazon, and a couple I bought to do some research too. I haven't had a chance to really dig in and look through a few of them, but I can't wait to check them all out!

Amy’s Birthday Books

Last Wednesday was Amy Wheeler's Birthday, that's me! I received several awesome gifts but wanted to share the books I received. They are very cool with what I've skimmed so far! Especially the planner, because I inevitably forget to do something in my busy schedule! From my other half, Shane. I am really looking forward … Continue reading Amy’s Birthday Books

A Homestead

What is a homestead to you? When I think of homestead, I think of how my grandparents or great grandparents lived off the land, able to survive about anything. They had livestock, gardens, knew how to handle a gun and fish, knew natural or folk remedies, used the Old Farmers Almanac and knowledge of the … Continue reading A Homestead