Small Steps In Becoming a Homesteader
Many of you have probably read about our recent transition to a larger piece of land and our ever expanding garden and homesteading skills but we didn’t start like this.
The Best Homesteading Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
When I first started gardening and making my own bread I had no idea how far simple acts like those would lead. In a way that may have been a
Last 5 Purchases
Most homesteaders aim to live simpler lives and make more conscious and less purchases than your average consumer, but we still buy things. It’s also perfectly fine, although being a
Black Walnut Dye
Needless to say after the big move to West Virginia things were pretty hectic. We also had a lot of unforeseen family issues to deal with so we didn’t get
Moving A Homestead
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to move your homestead 800 miles across the country? What about what items you would take with you if you
Southbound Part II: We Made It
Just a quick update and you’ll hear more from us tomorrow but despite the long trip but we made it to West Virginia all in one piece! All the animals
Southbound
Rabbit Ridge Farm has some big news! We are headed south. As many of you may know Scott and I will be finishing our bachelors degrees this fall. After some
Vonsey & Mouse
Vonsey (front) and Mouse Many of you have seen pictures and heard about our latest adoptee Buns and heard about the bunny we acquired at a farmer’s market last summer
DIY Late Season Lettuce
I love our chickens dearly. They’re crazy, cute, personable, and useful. They have a unique knack for adding a “real homestead” feel. Photos of lovely little homesteads just look
How to Make and Use Manure Tea
Here at Rabbit Ridge Farm our space is limited. With only 1.25 acres total every square inch gets used. This often means that we plant much more into an area
