Monthly Archives: April 2012

Colonial Raised Bed Garden Reveal and The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post Ed. No. 20

It’s time for our “Colonial Raised Bed Garden Reveal”……we were so excited to show you all these photos that my husband climbed up with his climbing tree stand which I must admit did make me a little nervous. We are … Continue reading

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Stone: Beautiful, Strong, Timeless

This past weekend my husband and I visited a local “Stone Retailer” Stone Garden when we picked up some river rock to finish our fountain for the garden.  I will be posting our big reveal for the raised bed garden … Continue reading

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Herb Of The Week – Comfrey

Comfrey also known as “Knitbone” – A great prepper Herb Happy Earth Day Everyone!  I chose to feature Comfrey for my second Herb of the week feature.  This is an herb that  lot of people probably do not have in … Continue reading

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1000 Pounds of Gravel & The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post Ed. No. 19

What on earth do we need with 1000 lbs. of gravel well you better believe it has something to do with those raised beds we just put in.  The Viking in my life scored a deal on 1000 lbs of … Continue reading

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Peruvian Chicken Lil’ Suburban Style

My husband and I used to live in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area and one of our favorite restaurants was a little place located in Falls Church, Virginia called “El Pollo Rico”….unfortunately where we live we have nothing like … Continue reading

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Putting Your Garden On The Map

You know it is a good idea to keep a garden plan around especially if you are like me and not the most organized so you can remember what you did in the first place.  Also it can help you … Continue reading

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Herb Of The Week – Cuban Oregano

I have decided for a little while to do a Herb of The Week Feature! Herbs are of particular interest to me and a subject that I have great enthusiasm and passion for so this is a great way for … Continue reading

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Bedroom Make Over For A Teen Guy Part Two

Well I never did show you all the “After” of my son’s bedroom now did I?  Well I can’t show you his closet yet….maybe one day we will get his closet to a point where I can.  But here is … Continue reading

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Organizing Is Not My Thing But Every Good Homesteader Has To Do It & The Ole’ Saturday Homesteading Trading Post No. 18

Ugh I hate organizing with a passion!  Oh don’t get me wrong it feels great once it’s done but I really have to force myself to not procrastinate I would much rather be blogging, in the garden well just about … Continue reading

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The Old Sheldon Church Ruins of Beaufort, South Carolina

I told you I would be posting soon about the Sheldon Church Ruins and finally I am putting up a blog post again.  Work has been rather hectic lately  and lots to do around the homestead as well…..but all of … Continue reading

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