Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 I like reading recipes, but usually don’t follow recipes very well. Using what I have is my natural default. Since my hubby has blessed our family with a Vitamix, I might as wellContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 2 – Recipes)”

Vitamix (Part 1)

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31 After I reflected on the non-essentialness of a dishwasher, I feel a need to bring some balance by counting my blessings of having some modern kitchen appliances. As always, we don’t actually needContinue reading “Vitamix (Part 1)”

Trio

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 As a homeschooling and homesteading mother of three boys, I continue to discover the beauty of three on display daily. Sometimes, it is the power and impact of three precious souls who all agree to exercise their muscles, lungs or vocal cords atContinue reading “Trio”

Egg-cellent

“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!” (Luke 12:24) After reflecting on the egg-education, I am prompted to write down a few more thoughts about the excellent egg and share some simple ways toContinue reading “Egg-cellent”

Eggs

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 ESV  … Aww, countless egg-related farm chats!! Who needs a curriculum when real life can teach you so much more? Notice, it is no coincidence that no statement above ends with aContinue reading “Eggs”

Avocados

 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”– 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)  “Have you had avocadoes?”  I askedContinue reading “Avocados”

Sprouting: Why, How and What

“So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’sContinue reading “Sprouting: Why, How and What”

Polyface Farm (Part 3)

This is continued from “Polyface Farm (Part 2)“. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:10 -11 ~ If this way of farming producesContinue reading “Polyface Farm (Part 3)”

Polyface Farm (Part 1)

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:10 -11 ~ Polyface Farm, in Swoope, Virginia is probably the most famous farm for sustainable agricultureContinue reading “Polyface Farm (Part 1)”

Our Tower Garden Experience

Contact us or visit the Tower Garden website to learn more about our experience or growing your own Tower Garden! Providing us with extremely local, chemical free and just picked greens (of many sorts), tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers,  herbs & flowers all spring, summer and fall, and….   … through the winter, too! FUN – We have had aContinue reading “Our Tower Garden Experience”