Homestead Happenings for Jan 26, 2024 - EP 853

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Date: February 24, 2024

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Careful what you pray for - Snow turns to rain turns to mud city

Update on the truck key situation

Freezer Probe Problems - 

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Forage

AP update: Plants lived and it did not freeze with a stock tank heater so we have watercress and swiss chard Brussels sprouts is still alive Rosemary is still alive Good time to trim the fodder trees

Livestock

Rabbit poop problem Coop Cleanout Problem Miles keeps getting out - wherever there is no electric fence - floppy fence problem Need hay Know your animals No eggs - cold 

Grow

Time to start brassicas, peppers, lettuce Round 1 of pea seeding Indoor peppers are still alive Longevity spinach 

Homestead Meals

Hamburger pizza Eating while NIcole is Away - an update

Holler Neighbors/Community

Mini Split Installation 3 Seats left for the LFTN Spring Workshop

Infrastructure

Operation eyesore next 2 weeks Overall freeze resilience feedback

Finances

No trips to the store yet Firewood vs electricity for heat

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!

 

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