Episode 609: Homestead Happenings for August 18, 2022

Today we catch-up on integrating LGD’s with our sheep, homestead bootcamp, creating a new garden bed, getting ready to leave, and more.

 

A word on next week - Nicole is out but there will be shows.

 

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Forage

Goldenrod Elderberry Watercress Echinacea, other herbs Sassafrass leaves Fodder tree - final round

 

Livestock

Pig is due - LB needs to go Forging steep sheep pasture LGD update: Arrival Cluster LGD Update: orienting them with the herd LGD Update: Orienting them on electrical fencing Baby Duck training problems Chestnut is sick Rats

 

Grow

Back to watering the garden Green beans are slowly trickling in Tomatoes: 100 lbs so far Squash is abundant Sweet potato green explosion Waterchestnut is dying - not sure how I killed it (A note on growing food and killing plants) Time to harvest hops here One big last round this evening on the gardens and I am out for a week (Pins and needles) Seeded beets and carrots

 

Holler Neighbors/Community

Homestead bootcamp Seeking trees and shrubs for the food forest class: Blueberry, cherry, apricot, crabapple

 

Infrastructure

Expanding supplies for electrical fencing to make more paddocks in advance

 

Finances

Nothing to report

 

Membership Plug

 

Make it a great week!

 

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

 

Community

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Advisory Board

The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

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