Homesteading

I grew up in a home where my mom would always prepare for the worst. First it was the y2k.. and others that came along we would hoard firewood, water, bathroom stuff, medicine and always food!

I know some things about gardening and this year im doing it. Even though my mom and dad are dead and cant give me hint and advise. I am jumping into it full force. My neighbor is helping too. He has some canning equipment and is willing to show me and my husband how to use it.

Another thing I have wild rhubarb growing in my yard, with blueberries, raspberries, french tarragon and lavender. But back to the rhubarb is that someone is willing to show me how to cook with it if I give them a start of one of my plants so they can grow their own. Im pretty happy right now.

We just got more berried bushes.. one blackberry (thorn-less) from my neighbor and another kind of raspberry and Marion Berry bush!

I am currently growing in my green house attached to my living-room.. walnut tree, tomatoes, two kinds of bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, strawberries and cayenne pepper. They will be transported to the garden once they are big enough. And after we buy an ax and tiller to help with the projects we got going on.

We recently got two truck loads of wood for FREE. I am hoping to go back and get another truck load soon. But we will see. I have a lot on my plate at them moment. I also work full time as does my husband. But if the banks close and we have no money how will we survive. I don't plan my life around tomorrow but I will be prepared to feed my family. I wish my friend and her husband was still in the state as they are with me on this and we could have teamed up. They say its better to have more families involved to help you out. But right now I guess it just me and my husband.

Ill take picture later today of all the plants if I can! If anyone has their input on this post please post away.