10 Little Homesteading Habits You Can Start This Weekend
When you hear the word homesteading, you might picture acres of land, a huge vegetable garden, chickens wandering around, and shelves filled…
The Pond
This is the pond on our tiny homestead to keep things going when the drought arrives. Looks like a painting to me,…
The Newest Quail
We picked up a new batch of quail today from a lovely lady in Middle Sackville! As always, they start in the…
Sunday Dinner
Today is our first Sunday dinner all made from our homestead! We have Yukon Gold potatoes, baby beets, sugar snap peas and…
Our Newest Quail
These guys have hatched over the last 24-36 hours ! Eight in all! 7 striped and one brown!
Call Ducks vs. Beet Greens
Our call ducks love most of the things we give them and beet greens fresh out of the garden were no exception!
6 Happy Hens
Hubby separated the roosters and hens yesterday, and this a little video of the ladies doing their foraging!
How Many Chickens Do You Really Need?
A Realistic Guide to Backyard Egg Production One of the first questions new homesteaders ask is, “How many chickens do I need?”…
Raised Bed Gardening
Why It’s the Best Choice for Small Homesteads If you’re dreaming of growing your own food but have a small space, poor…
What to Plant in Nova Scotia
Month-by-Month: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Food in Zone 5–6 Growing your own food in Nova Scotia is one of the most…
The Morning Chicken Feed
These guys act like they’re starving in the morning! You stink and you don’t listen! *lol
Our Quail in Their New Home
We (well hubby) moved the quail to their new home a couple days ago. They were exploring the space and testing their…
