Today, we've got a good one with an exploration of how well goats work for weed control, as well as some tactics we have learned about over the past "almost year" of having these playful little devils -- and they are devils -- on our land.

What mother nature is providing

Shagbark Hickory Update
Deadnettle is starting to spring up
Bees legs are full of pollen
Watercress may be big enough this week to harvest a round
Bad mushroom year - all my best logs are gone
Sprouts
Eggapalooza -

Getting the Gardens Ready

Seedling trays - maybe - big trip to houston coming up and not sure if things will be in place
Special replay this week: Growing your Own Seedlings.
Mud farming - facial idea

Tales from the prepper pantry

Marty the pig will graduate in a few weeks - a confession
Laying plans to eat more green beans - for some reason this year we've been finding lots of collard greens and not hitting the canned stores
Still swimming in sweet potatoes - anyone got some fun recipes?
Onions from last fall will be done in about two weeks, just as the wild garlic is coming on

Operation Independence

Duplex taxes are done - so much more to do on taxes
Arranged for Marty to be processed

Make it a great week!

Episode 68: Goats for Weed Control on the Homestead