mericanhomestead(25)•in #life•2717 days agoOur 5 Year Old Gets Life Flighted After Bicycle WreckI think one of the most agonizing and stressful times for any parent is when they know their child's life is in danger. This past week was one of those times. I...61mericanhomestead(25)•in life•2717 days agoOur 5 Year Old Gets Life Flighted After Bicycle WreckI think one of the most agonizing and stressful times for any parent is when they know their child's life is in danger. This past week was one of those times. I...61
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2791 days agoMissed Opportunity - SwarmThis is the time of the year our family pays close attention to our bee hives. We are regularly looking for swarms so we can add additional bees to our homestea...5shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2791 days agoMissed Opportunity - SwarmThis is the time of the year our family pays close attention to our bee hives. We are regularly looking for swarms so we can add additional bees to our homestea...5
shalomacres(25)•in #sports•2796 days agoOur Play Area is CompleteOver the last 4 weeks we wanted to create an area for our kids and families to play. Stephanie and I felt strongly about doing this as our kids continue to get ...6shalomacres(25)•in sports•2796 days agoOur Play Area is CompleteOver the last 4 weeks we wanted to create an area for our kids and families to play. Stephanie and I felt strongly about doing this as our kids continue to get ...6
shalomacres(25)•in #beach•2799 days agoBeach Trash - A Simple ChallengeI have been to beaches across our country and it is the same on all of them. Trash just seems to accumulate. Some of it is from people visiting the beach but th...6shalomacres(25)•in beach•2799 days agoBeach Trash - A Simple ChallengeI have been to beaches across our country and it is the same on all of them. Trash just seems to accumulate. Some of it is from people visiting the beach but th...6
shalomacres(25)•in #family•2802 days agoDo You Remember Your First Time - Ocean VisitWe decided to take a family vacation before the busy gardening season catches us. It was a tough decision based on all we had going on but this short clip of Jo...7shalomacres(25)•in family•2802 days agoDo You Remember Your First Time - Ocean VisitWe decided to take a family vacation before the busy gardening season catches us. It was a tough decision based on all we had going on but this short clip of Jo...7
shalomacres(25)•in #homestead•2804 days agoHerb GardenHere are some pictures of the herb garden and the list of things growing Sage Parsley Thyme Oregano Basil Stevia Mullin Spear mint Lemon balm Rosemary Comfrey C...6shalomacres(25)•in homestead•2804 days agoHerb GardenHere are some pictures of the herb garden and the list of things growing Sage Parsley Thyme Oregano Basil Stevia Mullin Spear mint Lemon balm Rosemary Comfrey C...6
shalomacres(25)•in #homestead•2806 days agoPreserving the Harvest - StrawberriesToday we had a great harvest of strawberries so it is time to start preserving them. We simply cut the end off the strawberry them place them on cookie sheets. ...15shalomacres(25)•in homestead•2806 days agoPreserving the Harvest - StrawberriesToday we had a great harvest of strawberries so it is time to start preserving them. We simply cut the end off the strawberry them place them on cookie sheets. ...15
shalomacres(25)•in #homestead•2807 days agoDay 2 of the Baker's Creek FestivalNot only did they have a large variety of plants at the Baker's Creek Festival they also had a bunch of birds on display including these peacocks. This is our f...4shalomacres(25)•in homestead•2807 days agoDay 2 of the Baker's Creek FestivalNot only did they have a large variety of plants at the Baker's Creek Festival they also had a bunch of birds on display including these peacocks. This is our f...4
shalomacres(25)•in #homestead•2809 days agoBakers CreekPlease join us and @mericanhomestead at Baker Creek today and Monday. Both days start at 10am and have multiple speakers planned each day. Pictures of our booth...6shalomacres(25)•in homestead•2809 days agoBakers CreekPlease join us and @mericanhomestead at Baker Creek today and Monday. Both days start at 10am and have multiple speakers planned each day. Pictures of our booth...6
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2811 days agoThe Chick's are Hatching!Today has been full of surprises! Soon after I posted on pecans and grapes I heard peeping in the incubator. We have some friends that are wanting replacement h...6shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2811 days agoThe Chick's are Hatching!Today has been full of surprises! Soon after I posted on pecans and grapes I heard peeping in the incubator. We have some friends that are wanting replacement h...6
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2812 days agoFruit and NutsToday, I was walking around checking things out on the homestead. The extended cool weather has slowed things down by 2-3 weeks but overall things are looking p...12shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2812 days agoFruit and NutsToday, I was walking around checking things out on the homestead. The extended cool weather has slowed things down by 2-3 weeks but overall things are looking p...12
shalomacres(25)•in #diy•2813 days agoMore Work on the House - Replacing windowsMore work from the hail storm we had 6 weeks ago. Four windows were damaged in the storm so we are replacing them. We have never replaced windows so we were a l...18shalomacres(25)•in diy•2813 days agoMore Work on the House - Replacing windowsMore work from the hail storm we had 6 weeks ago. Four windows were damaged in the storm so we are replacing them. We have never replaced windows so we were a l...18
shalomacres(25)•in #diy•2814 days agoReplacing our Deck BoardsI am writing this post to thank my son, Luke (randomstuff). In the past 12 days he has been working not stop to help me get things done plus working on replacin...5shalomacres(25)•in diy•2814 days agoReplacing our Deck BoardsI am writing this post to thank my son, Luke (randomstuff). In the past 12 days he has been working not stop to help me get things done plus working on replacin...5
shalomacres(25)•in #friends•2816 days agoTime to Enjoy Some Fruits of Our LaborBest idea to date on the homestead! For the last 3 years we have been working hard to get our garden and animal needs fully met. This has been my passion and th...13shalomacres(25)•in friends•2816 days agoTime to Enjoy Some Fruits of Our LaborBest idea to date on the homestead! For the last 3 years we have been working hard to get our garden and animal needs fully met. This has been my passion and th...13
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2816 days agoTurkeys - Strutting it up!Our Tom's are out strutting it up for the hens. Spring maybe here? Currently we have about 60 eggs in the incubator. We plan to sell some and keep some for the ...17shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2816 days agoTurkeys - Strutting it up!Our Tom's are out strutting it up for the hens. Spring maybe here? Currently we have about 60 eggs in the incubator. We plan to sell some and keep some for the ...17
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2819 days agoDo we need Boron in our Gardens/BodyWhy would I talk about Boron for your garden? Many people are adding "Rock Dust" to their gardens for additional minerals but why? I get it we need to have good...10shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2819 days agoDo we need Boron in our Gardens/BodyWhy would I talk about Boron for your garden? Many people are adding "Rock Dust" to their gardens for additional minerals but why? I get it we need to have good...10
shalomacres(25)•in #homestead•2822 days agoStrawberries - First FruitsToday I was working on a lighting project when I saw our first rise strawberry of the year. It is a smaller one but I'm sure it will taste wonderful. I typicall...12shalomacres(25)•in homestead•2822 days agoStrawberries - First FruitsToday I was working on a lighting project when I saw our first rise strawberry of the year. It is a smaller one but I'm sure it will taste wonderful. I typicall...12
apanamamama(25)•in #nature•2826 days agoAnts, Beetles, and Flies - Oh My!!I regularly talk about how lovely and wonderful Panama is and why we are so happy that we moved here! Today I have to share with you one of the things I have de...37apanamamama(25)•in nature•2826 days agoAnts, Beetles, and Flies - Oh My!!I regularly talk about how lovely and wonderful Panama is and why we are so happy that we moved here! Today I have to share with you one of the things I have de...37
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2841 days agoPlanting Chestnut Trees - Chinese SuperiorToday, our Chinese Chestnuts arrived in the mail from Gurney's. We ordered the 1-1.5 feet trees which made planting a little easier (smaller root ball so smalle...14shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2841 days agoPlanting Chestnut Trees - Chinese SuperiorToday, our Chinese Chestnuts arrived in the mail from Gurney's. We ordered the 1-1.5 feet trees which made planting a little easier (smaller root ball so smalle...14
shalomacres(25)•in #homesteading•2846 days agoPotatoes are GrowingIt has been over a month since planted the Yukon Gold potatoes. I was getting worried since we have had 9 inches of rain during this time! Despite the challenge...4shalomacres(25)•in homesteading•2846 days agoPotatoes are GrowingIt has been over a month since planted the Yukon Gold potatoes. I was getting worried since we have had 9 inches of rain during this time! Despite the challenge...4
