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The Happy Homesteader
- May 9, 2020
- 1 min
Salt cured Ham
The ham is now hanging to cure....mmmm going to be a while before we get to eat.
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The Happy Homesteader
- May 9, 2020
- 0 min
5.5L of pork N beans from our whole hog project
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
Homesteading classes
This years classes are now online. We are doing classes this year via zoom. Check out the up. Www.thehappyhomesteader.ca
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Pulled pork
We are making pulled pork today. We are using a whole shoulder which consists of the butt and picnic roasts. We marinated overnight after...
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Bacon
We got our bacon sides cured up and ready for the fridge for 6 days. A simple cure just salt, cure and honey.
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 24, 2020
- 1 min
Butchering a whole hog
We decided to take a stab at butchering our own whole hog. We got her from Mission Meat shop, at a great price. She was cut in half...
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 22, 2020
- 1 min
Swarm season
Keep your eyes out for queen cells and split when necessary to avoid swarming.
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
GMG Spring sale
Only 2 weeks left on the 15% off sale on Green mountain grills!
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 11, 2020
- 1 min
GMG SALE
15% off your grill and accessories this month only. Wifi enabled, 12v power. Local delivery and pock up service are available....
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The Happy Homesteader
- Apr 8, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Wednesday
Going to be a sunny day today. The bees will be out in full force. You should have pollen patties on, and be feeding 1:1 syrup. Do a mite...
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The Happy Homesteader
- Oct 15, 2018
- 1 min
10 Ways to Help Save Bees
Bees are essential to our eco-system and help us and mother nature out in so many ways! It is crucial we all do our part to help save...
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