Spring Fever & More Winter Clean Up March 1, 2012November 17, 2017KarenLynn 8 Spring is right around the corner it’s so close I even smelled its sweet fragrance on the wind the other evening before the [...]
The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post No. 12 – “Let’s Talk About Rising Prices” February 18, 2012November 17, 2017KarenLynn 7 It’s time for the Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post and I can’t wait to see what all of you have going on at [...]
Seed Ordering, Swapping, and Saving January 29, 2012November 17, 2017KarenLynn 7 I told my husband tonight we were going to need to order more seeds and he laughed at me saying that he didn’t [...]
The Making Of Our Greenhouse For Under $400 January 24, 2012November 17, 2017KarenLynn 12 So many people have posted and emailed me that they would love to have a greenhouse but simply cannot afford one at this [...]
A Virtual Tour of Our Greenhouse in January January 11, 2012November 17, 2017KarenLynn 20 One of the greatest pleasures of owning a greenhouse is that even in the Winter everything is still colorful and green and alive! [...]
A Little Bit of Lavender August 20, 2011November 17, 2017KarenLynn Comment Lavender and Alice Hoffman (Practical Magic ) There’s a few things I’ve learned in life: always throw salt over your left shoulder, keep [...]
Where was pesto 10 years ago? August 12, 2011November 17, 2017KarenLynn 8 Do any of you remember this scene from Seinfeld? I have to share it, I loved Seinfeld and [...]
Making Your Lil’ Suburban Homestead Your New Hobby July 31, 2011November 17, 2017KarenLynn 3 I have to say with the many different directions my family heads in sometimes the last thing we thing about is making our [...]
It’s Tomato Time! July 9, 2011November 17, 2017KarenLynn 3 I have to say it has been a busy this summer and while I love canning I am torn between doing so many [...]
Are you a resilient gardener? April 22, 2011November 17, 2017KarenLynn Comment Are you a resilient gardener? One of my favorite gardening books I have read this year is “The Resilient Gardener: Food Production [...]