Episode 703 - Homestead Happenings for Feb 25, 2023

Today we talk about spring springing forth, community connections, taking a capital loss on purpose and more.

 

Soy poisoning

 

Featured Event: Kerry Brown’s Swap on March 5th - 

Please RSVP to Kerry: strongrootsresources@gmail.com so we can keep a head count

Brave Botanicals

You all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. 

Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com.

Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com

 

Forage

• Dandelion Flowers

• Dead Nettle

• EB are growing leaves

• Green onions and garlic up

 

Livestock

• Early Spring forage for sheep has reduced need for hay

• Sheep to the top of the 16 acre lot

• Ducks are in full egg laying throes, but not the muscovies yet

• Hesitant to bring baby back over to the others because of LGD things

• Weaning rabbits today

 

Grow

• Planting onion bulbs

• Seed potato prep

• More seedlings

 

Holler Neighbors/Community

• The great coop build of 2023

• Kitchen repair project

• Fat Tuesday was fun

• Lowes: Drug deal (4 wheeler parts)

 

Infrastructure

• Mobile sheep shelter in progress

• Workshop repair

 

Finances

• Processing another lamb - will have some for sale

• Liquidating a land holding in Colorado and applying the funds in the best places here (Capital loss)

 

Membership Plug

 

Make it a great week!

 

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

 

Community

• Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn

• Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup

• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

• The Booze Whisperer

• The Tactical Redneck

• Chef Brett

• Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee

• Harvest Right Affiliate Link