Hi! My name is Alyssa, I am just a suburban mom/wife trying to find balance for my family in this technological world. I am getting some extra time to document some of the farm endeavors I am venturing into. They probably will not always be pretty, nor will they always be a success, but they will always be a learning experience. I will do my best to document the good, the bad, and the ugly. Follow us on this journey, you might learn a thing or two. I know I sure am!
Some things I have done in the past (no documentation because, well, I was scared) include:
- Kombucha Brewing
- Sourdough Starter
- Bone Broth
- Whey
- Fermenting
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Chickens
- Ducks
- Sheep
- Edible Gardening
- Flower Gardening
- Plant Propagation
- Composting
- Sewing
- Woodworking
- Pyrography
I’m sure there is more… but this is a solid list.
Some new things I WILL try this year:
- Leaf Mold
- Greenhouse Growing
- Rain Barrels
- Breeding Sheep
- Planting Tree Seedlings
- Maple Syrup
- Birch Syrup
I am sure there will be more, and I am sure I will not master these things, but I can only try! Join my shenanigans as I learn how to live like the greats before me. I outline my idea of a modern homestead, and you will see how I incorporate these values into our daily living.
If you ever have any questions, or ideas for future blogs, comment below or shoot me an email!
From the farm,
Alyssa
thesheepshedmn@yahoo.com
Nice website.
I can’t wait to see all your projects
Thanks! I am excited to document them and look back.
Alyssa – show us your chickens and explain how you started and what to expect along the way…please!!
Carol – First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my blog!
I will definitely work on a post about that. Do you currently have chickens?
I wrote a post this week about some of my experiences with roosters. Check the link below!
https://thesheepshedmn.wordpress.com/2019/01/22/roosters-friend-or-foe/
I heard your podcast on Harold Thornbro’s Small Town Homestead Podcast. It is always good to connect with another Minnesotan! My wife Julie and I are in Minneapolis, and we are creating a small urban homestead here in the Twin Cities (we would love to get out to the country).
BTW, I make kombucha, garden and can vegetables, jams, corn relish and salsa. Nice to connect!
I listen to your podcast too! 🙂
It is nice to connect with locals. Learning what can be done properly in this frozen and moody tundra.
I do believe all of the ideas you’ve presented on your post.
They’re very convincing and will certainly work.
Nonetheless, the posts are very short for starters.
May just you please lengthen them a little from next
time? Thanks for the post. https://bocahickory.com/
Thank you! And thank you for reading!
Are there any posts you’re looking for more information on specifically?
I would be happy to look into adding information you believe is lacking.
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