Since we found out that we won’t be able to proceed right away in buying a house of our own, I’ve felt a bit lost. How could I be a homesteader without my own home? How could I move forward with my plans and dreams? But after much soul searching I’ve come to the conclusion…
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Heirloom seeds make sense
I received my first-ever copy of the Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog on Monday and I am so excited! The vegetables and fruits portrayed within it are all non-hybridized, non-GMO, non-treated and non-patented. This company boycotts anyone related to Monsanto and any other gene-altering companies. Plus, the seed they offer has come from all over…
Why you should shop at your local natural foods store
I love going to the local natural foods store! We patron the Spice of Life Natural Foods Market in Skowhegan. As far as grocery shopping goes, it’s a real treat to walk down the isles of ethnic and organic foods, to see the rows of spices and herbs, the organic teas, the bags of nuts…
No home-loan yet…
Well the long wait is over. We found out yesterday afternoon that our loan request with the USDA has been turned down. Ugh.
Holding my breath for our home loan approval
We finally completed the paper chase for the USDA. Like any home-loan process a number of financial documents and credit verifications are required, but when dealing with a government program there is twice as much red tape. It was a bit of a hassle to gather the necessary documents and get them to the specialist…
Wildlife in the backyard
A large part of our plan for the Runamuk farm revolve around wildlife. In our home we love to watch the wildlife in our backyard: birds, bats, squirrels, butterflies and other insects–and so we garden with animals in mind. After we’ve moved into our new home, I’m looking forward to increasing our efforts to invite…
Homemade cheddar crackers
One of the ways we try to live sustainably at the Runamuk homestead, is to make what we can by hand. From the hive-boxes my husband constructs for me, to the home-grown vegetables and homemade bread that we eat. Not only is it cheaper, but usually the quality is superior, and there is a certain…
How to store garden produce for the winter
All summer you’ve been enjoying the bounty of your garden, but now there’s a chill in the air and it’s time to harvest the rest of your home-grown vegetables. But how to store it all for use during the winter? Gardening is returning in popularity as more and more people strive to practice sustainable lifestyles,…
Science through music
Someone posted these on Facebook and I wanted to share them with you and yours to enjoy–they’re pretty great! Science is real!!
From bug-hater to beekeeper
I’m selling honey for the first time this year. I am so proud of myself! Ten years ago I would never have imagined I’d end up a beekeeper. I was never a bug person when I was growing up. In fact I was like most folks–thinking that bugs are icky, and wishing they could all…