Serenity Shot Sunday – April 29
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Baby Step 18: Grow Up and Expand Your Garden – Trellis Up!
What do beans, cucumbers, peas and squash have in common? All of these vegetables are opportunities to expand your garden space – vertically. These plants love to climb and all that is required is […]
Thoughtful Thursday –
Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. – Francis of Assisi
Tempting Tuesday – Roasted Asparagus with Goat Cheese Frittata
It’s been 3 years since we first planted our perennial asparagus patch. This spring we have been graciously rewarded for our patience. The tender little spears have been poking through the warming […]
Serenity Shot Sunday: April 22
Baby Step 17: Top Five Practices for Stocking-Up
Our family pantry is always stocked. However, we never considered ourselves to be preppers. We simply are in the habit of buying extra when it’s on sale. We consider a stocked […]
Thoughtful Thursday – Dr. Suess
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you […]
Tempting Tuesday – Golden Egg Drop and Fresh Chives Soup
Chives are the first culinary delights to pop up on our homestead in early spring. Here is an easy recipe for egg drop soup that shares the lovely zing of fresh-cut chives. It’s fresh, light and delicious. Serve it with sriracha […]
Serenity Shot Sunday: April 15
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Baby Step 16: Be an Extended Season Gambler
How far can we stretch this year’s growing season? At HOMESTEADING Downsized we attempt to extend our growing season every day we can. It’s a gamble trying to beat Mr. frost; sometimes […]
