November and December are pretty quiet in the gardens. There's still a few things that can be planted though. Date guidelines are a combination of the Old Farmer's Almanac and a couple websites. Hope it helps! Amy
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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
Mommy Dearest
This week we had a couple of really nice days to work outside (and play some too). There were woods walks, garden projects, Shane's continued chicken coop building, some sheep news, some sad news unfortunately, and more! Enjoy the happy parts! Amy Ranch Manager
Spring Equinox 2022
If you were to go to the section of the website Natural Remedies, you would see a section devoted to moon and seasonal info. You would also see that the Spring Equinox, or Ostara, represents: new life, renewal, beginnings, possibilities, fertility, balance of light and dark. Now how the Homestead life falls into that, continue onward!
Breeding Season Delay & More
This is a quick check-in from the ranch: Normally I would breed tomorrow for January lambs, but with the 100 degree heat coming and lasting for who-knows-how-long, and the fact that our Registered St Croix, Luke is having some minor health issues that need to clear up. You guessed it. Not the right time. We … Continue reading Breeding Season Delay & More
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