Since my last field guide update in June, my spreadsheet has at least doubled with entries. Plants 81 Fungi 27 Insects 31 Arachnids 5 Mollusks 3 Amphibans 3 Birds 3 Mammals 0* Other Species 2 Total 155 current count via spreadsheet~ Since most of June was a literal wash, a lot of these new observationsContinue reading “homestead field guide: summer update”
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baby’s first herbalism: cinquefoil
After making some major progress on my backyard hugelkultur project, my shoulders were thoroughly toasted and CBD salve and aloe weren’t cutting it. After looking through my library of medicinal plant books, I realized I had some cinquefoil and could make something with it (In case you also have an addiction buying books, the oneContinue reading “baby’s first herbalism: cinquefoil”
first ever weaving project
While Mike and I have our building projects planned out for the year, I’m constantly brainstorming ideas for fixable spots around the property. One of the problem areas is at the top of the driveway where the cabin (future community center??) and home share some bramble space. This forsythia plant in particular is in theContinue reading “first ever weaving project”