The first year I met this man I found out why my husband was the way he was and where he got his drive and passion. I remember this day quite well. Mr. Floyd had given us a tour in Stonington, Connecticut at his place of business Coogan Farm. At
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
-
Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Sometimes people will say that spice is what is best in life; well with this recipe you will really ... continue reading...
-
How to build a Chicken Tractor Step-by-step.
A chicken tractor (sometimes called an ark) is a movable chicken coop lacking a floor. ... continue reading...
-
How to build a Root Cellar for Food Storage
This inexpensive root cellar is user-friendly from its construction to its ... continue reading...
-
The Journey Begins… Again
Hello Friends, As you all know I have been out of the blogging world for quite sometime. A lot ... continue reading...
-
Divorcing your Homestead
Okay… maybe divorcing your homestead seems to be a bit of an exaggeration. But, sometimes ... continue reading...
LIFE’S LESSONS:

A Father’s Inspiration
By Tana Mason

The loss of Animals
By Tana Mason
The loss of animals whether it be your cat, dog, bird, or you’re the loss of farm animals can feel like a member of your family has passed. Individuals that have animals sometimes feel ashamed and try to hide their grief, but it’s natural to feel

Putting Away My High Heels
By Tana Mason
Sitting with some friends at a coffee shop one morning, I was reminded so much of what my life was 6 years ago. I was a city girl who worked over 40 plus hours a week with a job I hated, and I never used my college degree. I was so lost and didn’t
DO IT YOURSELF:

How to build a Chicken Tractor Step-by-step.
By Shane Floyd
A chicken tractor (sometimes called an ark) is a movable chicken coop lacking a floor. Chicken tractors may also house other kinds of poultry. Chicken tractors allow free ranging along with shelter, allowing chickens fresh forage such

How to build a Root Cellar for Food Storage
By Shane Floyd
This inexpensive root cellar is user-friendly from its construction to its maintenance. Learning how to build a root cellar will help your family preserve and store food during the winter season. Not long ago, just about every

How to build a Compost Bin
By Shane Floyd
A compost bin is easy to build, and cleaner and more convenient than a compost pile. Here are instructions on building a general-purpose bin, which can even be used on a porch or patio, as well as a yard-waste-only bin. Steps Recycle or buy a