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Using Your Harvest Through the Winter
Hello from our chilly HillTop! This winter has been interesting so far, we already have had more snow this year than last year. While currently we are in snap without snow, the chill in the air is worse than six inches of snow. Between the cold weather, shut-downs (we live in Pennsylvania and still are … Continue reading Using Your Harvest Through the Winter
Beauty of a Simple Meal
Hello from the HillTop! This year has been odd. There is just no other way to describe it. Between the Covid virus, quarantine life, homeschooling, the riots, the political climate, everything has just been simply different. Like so many people our year has had its challenges. Some were easier to navigate then others. Generally, we … Continue reading Beauty of a Simple Meal
Winter Planning
Hello from the cold tundra that is our HillTop! This is one of those winters that is a blessing and a curse. Western Pennsylvania is known for snow this time of year, but this year the Farmer's Almanac has our area on a light snow in combination for a winter style slush-rain mix. Frozen egg … Continue reading Winter Planning
Back to Basics
Hello from the HillTop! Here we are, a New Year, which brings new plans, new goals, and new hope. It amazes me how fast 2019 came and went. So fast that I looked up and I'm ashamed to admit, I didn't not commit to this blog outlet of mine near the amount that I had … Continue reading Back to Basics
Trials and Tribulations of Meat Chickens
I've heard for a few years now, chickens are gateway livestock. Once you get a few layers you'll keep expanding into others. I can honestly say, we did not buy a different type of animal. We did, however, move into the realm of meat chickens. My husband spear headed this project, and I helped and … Continue reading Trials and Tribulations of Meat Chickens
Growing Community in Your Garden
Spring is here...unless you live in Western Pennsylvania! There are signs of it already. New grass trying to pop through the snow (yes, we have snow still at times), birds singing and warmer weather keeps making it's way into the weekly forecast. Springtime brings the itching want to begin one's garden. Flower gardens are great, … Continue reading Growing Community in Your Garden
A Spring Sweet: Chocolate Mint Zucchini Bread
Hello from the HillTop! Personally when I think of spring, I think of planning for my garden and prepping for planting. Now that we have chickens, I'm planning on new chicks to add to our flock for the spring. Possibly even planning for other animal additions...I'm starting to ponder sheep...but that's a different story. One … Continue reading A Spring Sweet: Chocolate Mint Zucchini Bread
HillTop Highlight – Sara the Welsummer
Hello from the HillTop! As I have previously stated, I have become the crazy chicken lady. I'm embracing that title with pride. I want to introduce you to our flock. Being that we have nine chickens, that could take some time. I'm starting with what is the most logical order, I'd like you to meet … Continue reading HillTop Highlight – Sara the Welsummer
Suburban Farm Girl
When you think of a farm, you think of the whole ordeal...you think of the sprawling fields, the big red barn, sounds of a tractor and of course each animal you sing about in "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." Well, that was what I grew up with, but our barn was white and our farm … Continue reading Suburban Farm Girl
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