Anyone can do container gardening - on a table, in a window, on a deck or porch or in a garden setting. From the smallest, maybe a pot of two of herbs in a window, to a garden that is 25 x 40'....if you want to have some fresh plants, herbs or flowers, I am … Continue reading Container Gardening
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Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do or Do Without
My grandmother used to use this phrase. It's from the depression era, in a time when flour came in sacks that could be re-used to make aprons or other items. It was a time when food, clothing and work was lean. People learned to re-purpose all kinds of items, and in some cases, adjust to … Continue reading Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do or Do Without
Protect Pets from Cold Weather
BBRRRR... it's getting cold out! But then it is mid-December. I thought a few tips for protecting your pets from cold, snow and ice might be appropriate. The American Veterinary Medical Association has some great tips at the AVMA website and HSUS for protecting your pets. Of course the obvious is to protect from the cold air … Continue reading Protect Pets from Cold Weather
In the Beginning
Fox Pines Homestead began as an idea - a return to the farm, being close to nature, growing my own food again. An introduction to a slower life for my family, without the rush of an suburban life. A chance to slow down and live life again, to enjoy the sunshine, the rain, fog … Continue reading In the Beginning
The Homestead Name
Fox Pines Homestead comes from a combination of things. We're not exactly a farm - no livestock - but more than a house we live in. First, our address is Pines Road - named for all the tall Red Pines that grow in the sandy soil of the area. Cut them down and in a … Continue reading The Homestead Name