Homestead Happenings for March 8, 2024 - EP 877

Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today we talk about fencing decisions, the training center, a seed exchange next week and more with the Tactical Redneck.

Featured Event: March 16 seed exchange and potluck: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/seed-exchange-and-potluck/

Sponsor 1: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx, Coupon Code LFTN

Sponsor 2: Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html

Forage

• Lots of chickweed and deadnettle
• Watercress has been wiped out by flooding (But it will be back)
• Dandelion flower and greens (Bitterness)
• Plantain is up
• Violet greens (A word on stems)

Livestock

• Rabbit ear mites and ivermectin
• Baby lambs are due so we keep expecting to see some
• Duck coop daily hoe
• 1 dozen chicken eggs for sale - just one
• Eggs are back at enough volume for T’s second dinner
• Sheep look skinnier than we would like - increased their pellet
• Goats looking for a new home

Grow

• Seedlings are in
• 15 minute homestead: Microswale 1 is fully prepped for mulch application and half way mulched
• Round 2 of seedlings will happen this weekend/early next week
• Longevity Spinach is putting off shoots for planting

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Steve helping with the ac foundation
• Shooting day and holler neighbor dinner

Infrastructure

• Pond fencing
• AC Foundation
• Rabbit coop

Finances

• We finally have eggs for sale which means I need to make a sign
• Time to launch to processing class

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

• Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
• Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

• The Booze Whisperer
• The Tactical Redneck
• Chef Brett
• Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee
• Harvest Right Affiliate Link