Episode 764 – Homestead Happenings for June 30, 2023
Today we talk about the heat of summer, interesting new forge things I have discovered here, chicken nuggets, baby ducklings, and processing garlic.
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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!
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Advisory Board
- The Booze Whisperer
- The Tactical Redneck
- Chef Brett
- Samantha the Savings Ninja
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