Episode 620 – Homestead Happenings for Sept 16, 2022
Fall is taking hold in the Holler. We still could use more rain, but it is much cooler. The second wave of plants is upon us and we are preparing for winter.
Forage
- Someone else got persimmons
- Mullein seeds we scattered are taking hold
Livestock
- I hit a duck
- Sick sheep (Bloat or obstructions)
- 9 days ahead on paddock shifting
- Still no babies
- Goats are trained to electric and rotating
- Need to move the bees
Grow
- Steady flow of green beans
- Tomatoes coming on the regular but close to done
- Peppers coming on
- Lots of basil and herbs to process
- Preparing for the Food Forest Class in October
Holler Neighbors/Community
- Eversoles moved egg layers into basecamp
- Trained housesitters for SRF – STILL need someone for the Friday before
Infrastructure
- Rebuilding the 4 wheelers
- Upgraded goat pasture to be the hub for the whole property
Finances
- Nothing to report
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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Advisory Board
- The Booze Whisperer
- The Tactical Redneck
- Chef Brett
- Samantha the Savings Ninja
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