What a great year. We have had a tremendous growth of loyal readers and watchers and we appreciate each and every one of you.
In 2013 we found a lot of viewers reaching us through “organic” internet searching, but also from YouTube, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest. However you found us, Thank You!
Though, not all of you came along at the same time! So, in light that you might have missed some of our “big hits”, here is a quick recap for you of our top 10 posts of 2013!
Leave us a comment below and let us know which post was YOUR favorite!
Even a kit that is only a few weeks old can learn to use the automatic watering system. Photo by J&J
Food is grand, but in the 100 F heat and 95% humidity of the Deep South, water is king. In this post we discussed about some of our Automatic Watering methods for our animals.
A net pot is placed into the lid of an opaque tub for our hydroponic system. Photo by J&J
We delve into the world of hydroponic growing by testing out the simple Kratky Method. A great way to grow for those with small areas, short growing seasons, or even if you have no dirt to speak of!
Making Alpaca Soap at another nearby homestead. Photo by J&J
With 5 children it is – believe it or not – easier to homeschool than to send them off to school. Our reasons, methods and the story of our Homeschooling efforts can be found here!
A repair that did not stay repaired very long. Photo by J&J
Apparently a lot of people have potholes in their driveways! Originally videoed and written in the spirit of “everything we do here is important”, it was a surprise to find it on the top 10 list for this year. Of course, it could be because this ended up being one of our fails.
Roots have a better chance of forming if you expose a section of the crop. Photo by J&J
Buy 1 pineapple and then grow pineapple for life. That is the point behind this prickly post! You can do it too, and it is simple!
5: Wild Edibles
A Wild Potato Vine is one wild edible that grows naturally in our area. The root tubers can be harvested and used like commercial potatoes. Photo by J&J
Survivalists, homesteaders and children can all agree – finding natural food is the best way to grab a snack.
4: Strange Ice Growth – Needle Ice
Like something out of Star Wars these pillars of ice are pushing up tiny specks of clay, almost making them look like fungi. Photo by J&J
Talk about a strong upstart! This post was only published a week or so ago, yet it finds itself at #4 for the year! Clearly, the fascinating world of nature sparks a lot of interest!
3: How To Budget: Financial Planning on a Homestead
Your Financial Budget can be made easier by using a Budget Worksheet. Photo by J&J
You cannot have an effective homestead (or household at all for that matter) unless you have an effective budget. That message was not lost on readers of this post.
2: Hydroponics – Kratky Method
Hydroponic growing using the Kratky Method is easy, uses little space and is low maintenance. Photo by J&J
An update post about our hydroponic growing – which managed to spur more interest than the original posting! I suppose the word got around that we were testing out hydro!
1: (Drum Roll Please) Gardening With Mulch
Rabbit Manure has an excellent balance of nutrients for a garden. We processed ours through our wood chipper to break them down for our initial application. Now, we just top-dress the garden. – Photo by J&J Acres
Our venture into and personal spin on the Back to Eden Method has been a strong player all year and finds itself at the top of the list here at the end of the year. Here we answer the question: Does Back To Eden Gardening Work?
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