SarahMar 22, 20202 minSchool Closures? 40 Life Schooling Activities! With school closures, canceled activities, and social distancing, let's choose to focus on the positive: the silver lining is that this...
SarahDec 8, 20192 minAnd then there were none: RIP ChickensMy heart is heavy. A couple days ago, while we were away from home on a field trip, loose dogs got into our chicken yard and killed all...
SarahOct 14, 20182 minHomemade Pumpkin PureeWith Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to make pumpkin puree! Each year, I make lots of pumpkin puree, to be...
SarahApr 20, 20184 minSpring in Our Homeschool, and 7 Simple Springtime Exploration IdeasWe haven't been doing much with our curriculum resources lately. Instead, with the weather warming up, our homeschooling has focused more...
SarahMay 1, 20176 minTips for Planting the Summer Vegetable GardenHere in southern New Mexico, we pass our last frost date near the beginning of May, so it is time to plant the summer garden. This will...
SarahMar 6, 20154 minPlanting Fruit TreesFruit trees are one of the easiest ways to grow our own food. Few foods can rival fruit that is fresh-picked from a tree.With very little...
SarahApr 16, 20137 minAdventures in Backyard Chicken KeepingWe Decide to Get Chickens My family lives on a small suburban plot of less than 1/4 acre, and over the last five years we've dedicated...
SarahApr 1, 20124 minEasiest Plants for Beginning GardenersOver the few years I've been gardening, I've learned that some plants require lots of effort, but some are very easy. If you are just...
SarahApr 8, 20113 minHerb Gardening, Companion Planting, and the Easiest Herb to GrowGrowing herbs is a great way to start growing your own food. Herbs don't take up much space, and they are wonderfully versatile. Herbs...