Some Help from Friends

Homesteading is not easy, especially in the southern heat with an infant. We have always talked about living the commune life, but are a bit persnickety. We have made some great friends who are also committed to the homestead life, and also find it challenging.  We decided to start a monthly work day. We will rotate among families, where once a month a group gets together and focuses on the project of their choice! A potluck after, and the hope of building stronger homesteads and community is our goal. There is a lot of knowledge to share, tools to exchange, and, of course, work to be done. We start this month at our place with plans of clearing out the blueberries and grapes and getting the woods bush hogged. Some homemade bread, a bit of grilled chicken, and a bonfire after make the prospect of diving into our sorely neglected 'orchard' almost something to look forward to, almost.