Today we talk about the heat of summer, interesting new forge things I have discovered here, chicken nuggets, baby ducklings, and processing garlic.

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Heat and livestock on the homestead: A brainstorm.

Forage

• Mullein is tall with flowers
• Yarrow
• Wood Sorrel (Just learning about this one)
• Last of the day lilies
• Gooseberries
• All the mints and herbs!

Livestock

• Rabbit Is due
• Eggs hatching in the next week
• LGD vet appointment
• Chicken compost yard is set up
• Baby ducks first time swimming
• Integrating two duck flocks
• Goats are out and grazing

Grow

• Green beans are ready
• First tomato usually happens this week - we will see
• Planting last round of cucumber, squash, bean seeds (shade cloth)
• Brussels sprouts are about to be ready - hope they make it through the 100 degree days
• Swiss chard is still going strong
• Peas are done
• About time to harvest onions
• REALLY need to get the garlic out of the ground before I go to Montana
• weeds

Holler Neighbors/Community

• Stomach flu with community
• Chick class update (Oxy and Holler Neighbors)
• Jenni’s fundraiser

Infrastructure

• Nothing new this week

Finances

• Chicken class: $480 profit (Did not cover chicken costs, which is fine)

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!

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

Resources

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• Holler Roast Coffee
• Harvest Right Affiliate Link