Monthly Archives: September 2025

October Garden and Homestead Tasks

It’s hard to believe it’s almost October, my favorite time of year. The days are warm and clear and dry, the nights are cool, and so far we’re not getting too much wildfire smoke. It’s a great time for work in the garden and kitchen! Here are some things you can do:

What to Do in Your Garden (and Homestead) in September

Some of these things can be done in September, and sometimes they get done in October, or even later, depending on where you live as well as what the weather has been like. So don't panic! Focus on one thing per day if necessary. 1.Check your winter squashes! Most

How to Keep Your Chickens Cool

If you’re thinking of raising chickens, one important thing to consider is how to keep them comfortable on hot days as well as cold days. We’ve had some hot weather during the last five or so years, but we haven’t lost a single bird to heat, even when it got to

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