Spring officially started on March 21st as usual, but unfortunately, the Spring rains did not. We have had extremely dry months in March or April. We are still in an extreme drought situation here in South Carolina even though we have FINALLY had a few days of rain. We are grateful that the dry spell seems to be breaking and we are getting much needed rain. Our Poor Pastures! We NEED Rain! Between trying to rebuild old raised beds and install pasture fence the lack of rain ha

Good morning! I wanted to pop on and apologize for not getting a weekly blog post out for several weeks now. Illness hit me. First Flu A. For the first time in my whole 57 years, I had the flu. I managed it naturally with herbs and supplements and only felt really bad for about 3 to 4 days. I thought great! Getting over this no problem...then a week in bronchitis started. Wonderful! I managed to stop the bronchitis in two days by using the herb mullein in addition to the othe

Photo credit to Gine Lynne - https://www.facebook.com/inspiredbylifeginalynne The Old Five Notch Farm stands as a living piece of history, offering a unique glimpse into the agricultural traditions that shaped rural life. This farm is more than just land, crops, and animals; it represents a connection to the past, a story of hard work, and a commitment to preserving heritage. Visitors and locals alike find value in exploring its grounds, learning about its farming practices,