Homestead Happenings for June 30, 2023 - Ep 764

Today we talk about the heat of summer, interesting new forge things I have discovered here, chicken nuggets, baby ducklings, and processing garlic.

Featured Event: Sunday at 4pm Central, A live Auction for Jenni

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Heat and livestock on the homestead: A brainstorm.

Forage

Mullein is tall with flowers Yarrow Wood Sorrel (Just learning about this one) Last of the day lilies Gooseberries All the mints and herbs!

Livestock

Rabbit Is due Eggs hatching in the next week LGD vet appointment Chicken compost yard is set up Baby ducks first time swimming Integrating two duck flocks Goats are out and grazing

Grow

Green beans are ready First tomato usually happens this week - we will see Planting last round of cucumber, squash, bean seeds (shade cloth) Brussels sprouts are about to be ready - hope they make it through the 100 degree days Swiss chard is still going strong Peas are done About time to harvest onions REALLY need to get the garlic out of the ground before I go to Montana weeds

Holler Neighbors/Community

Stomach flu with community Chick class update (Oxy and Holler Neighbors) Jenni’s fundraiser

Infrastructure

Nothing new this week

Finances

Chicken class: $480 profit (Did not cover chicken costs, which is fine)

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

Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link