We don’t have much time for YouTube (or anything else for that matter) but we do like a few homesteading channels that we catch over breakfast. Our favorite is Simple Living Alaska. This couple exemplify the Alaskan “can-do” culture. If you live in a cold weather climate, this channel is a wealth of information. Next […]
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Our Favorite Reads
We are certainly no experts, but these are a handful of books that have helped. Curtis Stone’s book is a good operator manual. He also has a comprehensive You Tube channel. Another stand out is the Compact Farms book. The author provides in depth interviews with a handful of the most successful small farms in […]
Rimol Eastpoint High Tunnel
We have purchased the BCS 749 and some implements. We picked up 14 chicks and are waiting on an energizer and 200 feet of electric poultry netting from Premier1. We still have to build a chicken coop. We have to run about 1500 feet of electric fencing around the fields and house. When we are […]
BCS 749 Tractor First Impressions
We picked up the BCS and four implements. The tractor and three of the implements fit in a 10′ x 5′ cargo trailer. We had to go back for the fourth implement, a utility trailer. The tractor and the implements are all equally heavy-duty and good construction. If you are not familiar with the BCS, […]
A Homer Potpourri
We have had to move a variety of gear from Anchorage down to Homer which took longer than expected. With summer roadwork on the Kenai Peninsula, we have been averaging 5 hours of driving per trip. The upside is that the scenery is spectacular all along the route. Covid-19 As we expected, tourism is almost […]
Our Final Coop
After a whole lot of hoopla over chicken coops, we have finally come to “the one”. Our primary criteria were the following: 16 bird capacity Protected run for the winter Inside nest boxes Easy access for cleaning Raised coop for security from predators at night We searched high and low for one that met these […]
Moving Revelations
Well moving is a necessary evil. Although the loaded car picture is not us, it sometimes feels that way. We have been going back and forth between a place in Anchorage and down in Homer. Now that we’re going into farming, we need to relocate full time to Homer. One nice byproduct is the cargo […]
Summer Is Here
Summer is here in Homer but it is certainly not the norm. Covid has and continues to influence the tourism and locals lives. Many shops are closed. The restaurants that are open are mostly takeout only. It is hard to believe that things will go back to normal anytime this summer much less this year. […]
Farming and Covid-19
No doubt Covid has changed our lives. Whether it comes back in a second wave or just lingers on is anyone’s guess. One thing is certain. Some if not most people are more cautious. Fortunately farmers markets are considered an essential service and are being permitted to open (at least here in Alaska). The question […]
High Tunnel Decisions
The NRCS conservation planner came out to our place to check the location and the soil. The visit was useful as we walked the majority of our property and realized we can setup two more fields for production. We will be using 30″ raised beds with 15″ walkways on either side. Each bed will be […]