No matter how many times I see our old cottonwood tree, I am always struck by it’s grace and beauty. When I rest on the grass and gaze up through it’s enormous towering canopy, I feel so small yet so secure and connected to the beautiful sky above. I love the way the sun illuminates each…
I'm Rebecca. I created this blog for those who love living on, or dream of living on, a little piece of land. Some posts are meant to inspire you to try something new, others are just for fun. Always, I welcome you to explore our little farm and get a glimpse of the rural life we love.
How to Make Compost Tea – Easy Step by Step Instructions
Compost Tea looks and sounds nasty! It’s not for you! It’s for your plants! Compost tea is packed with nutrients for the garden and it is pretty simple and cheap to make. If I’d known it was this easy, I would have started making it years ago! Once my supplies are gathered I can start…
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
Fresh rosemary smells so good! I wish I could capture that unique aroma and insert it into this post! I’m always looking for ways to use it in the kitchen. The flavors in Garlic Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes blend perfectly. It is so simple and easy to prepare, and makes a great side dish to…
Beautiful Garden Blossoms
I love wandering through the garden each morning and looking at all the blossoms! We don’t have a lot of produce yet, but it is exciting thinking about the fruits and vegetables that are on their way. I wonder how many visitors can identify these plants just by looking at the blossoms! 1. 2. 3….
Converting a Barn Stall into a Chicken Coop
The baby chicks grew so fast! We decided to make a home for them by converting one of our barn stalls into a chicken coop. First we knocked down old wasp nests and cobwebs and cleaned out the straw bedding. Next we put down about 6 inches of fresh pine shavings. They smell so good! We prefer…
Our Naughty Dog, Friday
In an earlier post I introduced our farm dog, Buddy. We got Buddy from a rescue shelter and chose him specifically because he was smart, loyal, and had very good shepherding instincts. His role and responsibility was to watch over everyone on our farm and especially to protect the kitties. He took on this job…