It's what I live for, how 'bout you...But today I found the most wonderful blog that
says it all, 'My 5 Acre Dream'....
Leigh tells why we do it, why we homestead,
why we struggle with the weather,
the rising food and feed costs...
she get's it!
I had to chuckle to myself yesterday when I told
my daughter my cukes were 3 inches long,
I'm going to make relish and dills this year...her reply:
well, I can buy a jar of relish that will last me all year...
nuff said...!
There are more than beautifully cultivated flower species,there is an overlooked beauty that now resides in my
micro-homestead...the milkweed!
Walk ever so closely with nostrils flared
and you'll have your reward, a strong, sweet scent will
pull a smile out of your pocket...
daring you to enjoy the day!
Mmmmm...lunch...salads awaiting a grazer...
A bit-o-the sunshine in a first blossom...
Sunshine on pea pods, more snow peas to be harvested!
...and chicken poop on the front porch...my flock loves grubbing around in the shade gardens
and I love the occasional crow to announce their arrival.
Isn't this what I'm talking about,
'a gone by the way side' way of living
that most only dream of!
I am lucky to have my lil' 6 acre piece of paradise,
my tumble down ol' farmhouse 2 miles from the city,
my heathen terrier Scratchy, my flock
and my will to make it all happen...
hey, it's summer...gotta go,
gotta make 24 batches of soap for a client,
put up them peas, go sniff the milkweed
and kick the poop into the hostas...
ahhhh, life is good on the homestead!
