A Perfect Storm Brewing
I was never a Boy Scout, but I’ve always embraced their moto to “Be Prepared”. Through the years some have said I’m a prophetic type [...]
Entry #5 – Is it possible to live a sustainable life in today’s world?
For years I have been an advocate for living a more sustainable lifestyle. I’ve written books and blogs explaining why living more simply and sustainably [...]
Sustainable Living – Entry 4 – Developing a Master Plan
In 2008 Nancy and I had already purchased the 80 acres that would become Timber Butte Homestead.
Sustainable living – Entry 3 – Fresh Vision
The ranch at Timber Butte became a gathering place for our family. I expanded the back patio into a family room, building a large fireplace in one corner and a long table to seat everyone.
Nancy’s Garden Chicken Moat
Growing a thriving garden in the country is always a challenge when all around there are so many adversaries wanting to help themselves to its [...]
A New Cellar for Meat & Wine – Finishing Touches
Jacob and Lily examine the finished project From the beginning it had been our goal to have the new cellar finished in [...]
Rattlesnake and Nancy’s Blackberry Crisp – Entry #223
Rattlesnake in the berrypatch Nancy’s crisp for lunch The Blackberries were prolific in the garden this year and [...]
The payoff of preparation for another growing season – Entry #221
Timber Butte Garden after the pre-work is done Jacob, the bummer lamb helps Nancy seed the onion bed [...]
Building a lambing shed for Nancy – Entry #220
Nancy’s new lambing shed Abraham Nancy and her new addition Here on the ranch certain [...]
Constructing concrete fence posts – Part 2 – Entry #215
I learned by trial and error (mainly error) how rich to mix my cement so the posts wouldn’t crack [...]
