I just came across this link and it got me thinking – what a totally terrific idea! Set aside an acre or two and rent them out annually: Background Kinder Farm Park’s community gardening program consists of about 125, 20 * 30′ gardening plots. More than 100 gardeners rent plots each year for $40/plot toContinue reading “Community Garden”
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
We are due to finish up our first book club selection, Folks, This Ain’t Normal by Joel Salatin, and after a vote, we have chosen to read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver next. I read this book a few years ago, shortly after The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. AVM had come highly recommendedContinue reading “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”
Become a Master Composter
NEW Master Composter Program If you enjoy working with people, digging in the dirt and talking “trash”, we want you to become a volunteer Master Composter with the Athens-Clarke County Master Composting Program! Become a home composting expert and teach your family, friends, neighbors, and fellow community members, “How to Compost”. Master Composters are an eliteContinue reading “Become a Master Composter”
Garlic & Cayenne Oxymel
When I came down with my 2nd nasty cold of this season, I decided it was time to test my apothecary skills. While on our Ladies Homestead Gathering Retreat, we were honored to attend an herbal class with Patricia Kyritsi Howell of BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies in Mountain City, Georgia. (You can check out herContinue reading “Garlic & Cayenne Oxymel”
Hard-Working Mama
A few weeks ago we attended a wood cutting party at a good friend’s 60-acre farm in Madison County, GA. We spent the day using chainsaws, axes and even a gas-powered wood splitter to clear out a few downed trees on her property. By the end of the day, I had a pickup truck loadContinue reading “Hard-Working Mama”
Our first farm visit!
A couple of months ago I contacted a land owner via the VA FarmLink, …an online database designed to link farm owners interested in exiting agriculture with those seeking farms and farm businesses. The database is the primary component to date of the Virginia Farm Link program, which was established in 2001 by the General Assembly toContinue reading “Our first farm visit!”
Ladies Woodcutting Party
This weekend I spent a day with some great friends, on a beautiful farm, chopping wood. And even though almost every part of my body is in some degree of pain, I had a blast! Our fearless leader had already spent hours teaching us how to use chainsaws and axes safely while on our LadiesContinue reading “Ladies Woodcutting Party”
Homemade Herbal Remedy Swap
If you have talked to me in the last month, you already know this, but I have become totally engrossed in the world of herbalism and natural healing. Ever since joining the Ladies Homestead Gathering (LHG) I have learned more and more about the power of plants and am determined to learn how to surviveContinue reading “Homemade Herbal Remedy Swap”
Book Club & Ladies Homestead Gathering
I was first introduced to Joel Salatin 5 years ago by Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. At the time, the concept of a local, seasonal diet was something I had considered, but never really explored. The chapters in the book devoted to describing Joel’s innovative grass-based farm were so inspiring, I haven’t stopped thinking aboutContinue reading “Book Club & Ladies Homestead Gathering”
First Priority
After an inspirational weekend, I’ve decided to start fleshing out our farm plans beginning with our first priority: Weddings and Corporate Events. I’ve been collecting photos for a while, so today I put them in an online album. Here’s the link And here’s a preview: In his book, You Can Farm, Joel Salatin suggests we begin puttingContinue reading “First Priority”