Homestead Happenings for Aug 4, 2023 - Ep 776

Today, we talk about surprise baby rabbits, baby ducks in training, garden abundance, food preservation, ruining cheese, and more.

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Forage

Goldenrod Red Clover Paw Paws in about a month Comfrey Mullein flower

Livestock

New baby rabbits Not breeding until september Baby ducks did all ducks go to bed successfully Time to separate the ewes from males Ducks are integrating Sheep have a second grounding rod and the fence shock is improved

Grow

Tomatoes are coming on Direct seeding fall garden plants (Weather looks favorable) Japanese beetle attack and wood vinegar Observation about which plants got targeted  Last round of summer squash is up - have gotten two zucchini off of 6 plants (SVB) Covered up in cucumbers Peppers starting to come on Trying to root willow - aquaponics works best

Harvest Meals

Cheese class yielded ALL THE CHEESE: Chevre, mozzarella, cream cheese, cheese dip Making cheddar after my Oregon trip

Holler Neighbors/Community

The stray dog Weekend Meetup

Infrastructure

The gate to Holler Roost is up Another round of hard fencing is in process Still wiring

Finances

Hip camp

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

Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

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

Resources

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link