If you give a homesteader a snowy morning, they’ll bundle up to go do chores. First comes collecting eggs, then feeding and watering the chickens. Checking the frozen water will mean hauling the waterer out to dump the ice. Dumping the ice will send one quick chicken darting into the yard. Chasing the chicken willContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Snowy Morning”
Category Archives: Homesteading Humor
🦃 Life at Huckleberry Farms: Thanksgiving Gratitude in the Chaos
Gratitude doesn’t always come wrapped in perfection. Sometimes it shows up in cracked eggs, forgotten green onions, or a turkey with a mystery cavity. And that’s exactly what makes it real. Last night the kitchen table was crowded with cards and laughter. Dad and the kids had a round of Skip-Bo going while I finishedContinue reading “🦃 Life at Huckleberry Farms: Thanksgiving Gratitude in the Chaos”
Farm Table Talk: The Great Glove Disappearance of Winter
By Traci I know Farm Table Talks are usually about the big stuff—politics, justice, survival.But today? We’re talking gloves.Specifically: Why do kids lose them like it’s their job? I’ve had the same pair of winter gloves for three years.Three winters of chores, hauling hay, wrangling livestock, and scraping ice off windshields.I am a menace whenContinue reading “Farm Table Talk: The Great Glove Disappearance of Winter”
If You Give a Homesteader a Cold Morning
If you give a homesteader a cold morning, they’ll check the wood rack on the porch. Seeing it half-empty will send them to the main pile to refill it. While hauling wood, they’ll uncover a cluster of grubs nestled in the bark. Finding grubs will remind them the chickens would love a snack. Feeding theContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Cold Morning”
If You Give a Homesteader a Frost Warning
If you give a homesteader a frost warning, they’re going to harvest the last of the basil. Harvesting the basil will remind them to feed it to the rabbits. Feeding the rabbits will lead them to check the rabbitry for winterization. While checking the rabbitry, they’ll notice a torn cover on one of the cages.Continue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Frost Warning”
If You Give a Homesteader a Fruit Tree
If you give a homesteader a fruit tree, they’re going to want to plant it right away. Once they plant it, they’ll imagine bushels of fresh fruit for pies and preserves. Dreaming of preserves will remind them they need to get their canning jars ready. While gathering jars, they’ll realize they’re running low on lids.Continue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Fruit Tree”
If You Give a Homesteader a Bumper Crop of Root Vegetables
If you give a homesteader a bumper crop of root vegetables, they’re going to want to store them properly. They’ll start by layering carrots, beets, and parsnips in sand. Storing them in sand will remind them that potatoes need burlap sacks. Finding space for sacks will lead them to reorganizing the pantry. While reorganizing theContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Bumper Crop of Root Vegetables”
If You Give a Homesteader a Glass Jar
If you give a homesteader a glass jar, they’re going to want to fill it with something. Once they start filling it, they’ll realize they could use a few more jars. Gathering more jars will remind them that they should start a batch of preserves. Starting preserves will make them wish they had some freshContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Glass Jar”
If You Give a Homesteader a Fruit Tree
If you give a homesteader a fruit tree, they’re going to want to plant it right away. Once they plant it, they’ll imagine bushels of fresh fruit for pies and preserves. Dreaming of preserves will remind them they need to get their canning jars ready. While gathering jars, they’ll realize they’re running low on lids.Continue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Fruit Tree”
If You Give a Homesteader a Damaged Fence
If you give a homesteader a damaged fence, they’re going to want to repair it for cattle. Once they add the cattle, they’ll notice the manure piling up. Seeing the manure will remind them that chickens are perfect for scratching through it. Adding chickens to follow the cattle will lead to the realization that theContinue reading “If You Give a Homesteader a Damaged Fence”
