Tomato processing is arguably one of the more common tasks that we do to prepare for storage. You can’t beat the taste and texture of a fresh tomato. Preserving summer tomatoes is the best way to enjoy the flavor all year long. It’s also nice that tomatoes, by themselves, are very simple to preserve by canning, […]
Welcome to Timber Creek Farm!
If you are looking for encouragement while starting your homesteading journey, you have come to the right place. Our family farm is our homestead, where we raise vegetables for our table. and raise animals for fiber, eggs, meat and companionship! Wasting less and being more self sufficient is our ongoing goal.
Our mission with the website is to encourage and educate. We love the life we lead. If the small farm lifestyle is calling to you, I invite you to read through posts on this site. Many subjects related to animal husbandry, gardening, and homesteading are covered.
Our farm has a business side too. Free Range Yarn gathers together the best yarns from local small fiber farmers and brings you an outstanding collection of wool yarn. Supporting Free Range Yarn ultimately supports the small wool producer. Often these yarns are available only at local craft and fiber shows. We make these yarns available to you, in order to support the local wool industry, of which we are a part.We are grateful for each purchase from our shop. As our sales grow we are able to help more sheep farmers distribute their yarn to a wider group of knitters, and fiber artists.
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Janet
Fresh From the Blog:
Homesteaders of America Conference Tickets Giveaway!
Summer is here and fall normally follows. I am looking forward to fall even more than usual because the Homesteaders of America Conference is this October! This is a new event in the homesteading themed arena. The organizers have been working tirelessly to make this a premier event. For the full … [Read More...]
Common Kitchen Products for the Barn and Coop
Using common kitchen products for the barn yard residents can not only save you money, it can also work better than the retail product you paid a lot more to obtain. Let's face it, we can spend a lot of money on retail products aimed at barnyard animal care. Some of these are dollars well … [Read More...]
Grow Sorrel for Chickens, Goats, Sheep and You!
I grow sorrel in my herb garden and usually give the leaves to the rabbits, or add to the dried herb mixtures. This year our sorrel pots are overflowing with the lush leaves. I have been adding it to salads, stir fry, and sauces. The French cook in me is coming out! But, in reality, I … [Read More...]
Grow Your Own Fall Display – Start Today!
I love the fall season of the year. And after you grow your own fall plants, you will love it even more. As the temperatures drop ever so slightly making the nights a bit crisper, the leaves begin to change. This creates a kaleidoscope of colors in just about every … [Read More...]
How to Clean Chicken Water Tubs
Clean chicken water tubs must be a priority as the heat rises. As the heat of summer continues, nothing is as important to our chickens and livestock as clean drinking water. I mention chickens, but this task is extremely important for all animals. Think about your own thirst. You go to take a drink … [Read More...]
Margarita and the Beautiful Gifts – Available NOW!
