I get a great deal of joy from being outside. One of my most fond memories of my late high school years was sitting outside on the porch swing, with my mother, rocking together and talking for hours, two to three evenings a week. Our time outside wasn’t often interrupted […]
Outdoor Property Areas
Making the best use of the space we have, whether that’s .1 acres or 100 acres, is an important item to think through as you prepare for the future. We discuss the use of our outdoor space here in this category.
Quarantine Menu Week 3 & What We’ve Been Up To
It’s hard to believe that this is our third menu for the quarantine. This week’s gone fast, but we’ve had some activity at home this week which has helped it move along faster. Compost Delivery So on Tuesday of this week, we knew we were getting a delivery of compost. […]
10 Outdoor Tools for Self-Sufficiency
Last week, the temperature here in central Illinois was in the mid 70’s. Then two days ago, it got cold – down to 32 degrees. Oh, on one hand, it was glorious! Sweaters, hot coffee or hot chocolate, brisk walks, leaves falling all warmed the soul. On the other hand, […]