It's Valentines Day and what a fun day to make soap. Here are a few shots of our soap curing that we actually have made over the last couple of days that we are continuing to let cure, cut and dry and are finishing processing today. We raise dairy goats and use the buttermilk for … Continue reading Making Soap – Goats Milk Soap Day
My daughter and I have been delving deeply into eco-dyeing - using natural materials from our farm to create art for apparel and more. I posted recently how we used the black walnut hulls at our farm to create a gorgeous natural walnut dye and indigo. Today we did a photo shoot of the final … Continue reading Creating Beauty At HiBar Ranch – How Our Eco-Dyeing Worked Out & More
We've had really cold sub freezing temperatures here in the Smokies over the last few weeks and it will get worse this weekend. We have had days of snow this last week and also have snow in the forecast for two more weeks off and on. It is such a challenge right now as all … Continue reading Trying To Keep The Babies Alive In This Insane Cold Spell
So we have a bunch of babies in the house and chicks in my gym bathroom LOL. Yes it's that time of year. Here is a cute video I took from today with the puppies playing with our pet house baby goat Clyde. You'll love this and it will make your heart pitter patter. https://youtu.be/B0q0-5g8q4M
It's early this morning. About 4 am: A little later when I finally post this. I am sitting by my wood cook stove here at the farm drinking my coffee and pondering. My mind is racing as it often does this time of year. Do I have all the seeds ordered I need for my … Continue reading Making Homemade Buttermilk Goat Tallow Soap From Our Farm
