September 2011 Archives

Monthly Archives for September, 2011

Peppers

Posted on: September 30th, 2011 by Rachel

One of the biggest mistakes I did this year was not keep the pepper tags with the peppers. I have over a dozen varieties planted out there and most of them I have no idea what they are.

I've looked online and attempted … Continue reading the story "Peppers"

Farmegeddon

Posted on: September 29th, 2011 by Rachel

Have you ever watched a movie and had an overwhelming desire to throw something at the screen? I recently had that experience. It wasn't the first time but I think it was the strongest. The urge to throw a heavy object wasn't due to the movie being bad, it was because the subject matter made me so angry and feel so completely helpless.

This … Continue reading the story "Farmegeddon"

Making Do With What You Have

Posted on: September 28th, 2011 by Rachel

Two weeks ago our oven died. The pilot light wouldn't stay lit and neither would the actual oven if you turned the gas on.

I rejoiced. I hated that oven. It was some cheap, never-heard-of brand that came with the house. I had been … Continue reading the story "Making Do With What You Have"

Beef with the Chickens

Posted on: September 27th, 2011 by Rachel

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I'm super excited about this upcoming event at Soul Food Farm in Vacaville! Alexis Koefoed and her family run Soul Food Farm, which specializes in pastured eggs and meat. Last year we went to this event and had a great time. The food was out of … Continue reading the story "Beef with the Chickens"

Guest Post – Bees in the Backyard

Posted on: September 26th, 2011 by Rachel

Dee Mason shares with us today about making the choice to become a beekeeper in the city.

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Shirred Eggs

Posted on: September 26th, 2011 by Rachel

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This is my new favorite way of eating eggs. It's rich and salty and flavorful. Can you ask for anything more?

1/4 tsp butter
2 Tbs Cream (I skim the fresh cream off of our goats' milk)
2 eggs
Salt and Pepper
Chives
… Continue reading the story "Shirred Eggs"

Things We Learned Last Week

Posted on: September 24th, 2011 by Rachel

My mom's vegetable garden

Last week we were in Ohio visiting my mom. We got a chance to visit a lot of farms. As an added bonus my mom's next door neighbors are organic vegetable farmers. While there we learned … Continue reading the story "Things We Learned Last Week"

Nature is Cruel

Posted on: September 23rd, 2011 by Rachel

In the past week and a half our two does both kindled.

Kit from Kumquat's last litter

Lucy kindled early last week. She's my dependable doe that has proven herself to be a good mom. Unfortunately … Continue reading the story "Nature is Cruel"

Reader Questions: Goats, Gophers and Bunnies

Posted on: September 22nd, 2011 by Rachel

We got some great questions to go over today!

The first is from the Metropolitan Homestead:
I'd like to ask how you got started with milking goats and how much daily work they really need.

… Continue reading the story "Reader Questions: Goats, Gophers and Bunnies"

Backyard Animal Slaughter

Posted on: September 21st, 2011 by Rachel

Mr. James McWilliams recently decided to write an op-ed for the Atlantic that made me simply shake my head. There really was no other reaction to it because it was some of his worst writing to date. And that's saying a lot for Mr. … Continue reading the story "Backyard Animal Slaughter"