farm Archives - The Rooted Gypsy

The Simplest Way to Rock Your First Honey Harvest

June 1, 2018March 28, 2021 by Jessica

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Harvesting honey doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Bonus video below! Alas, a farming travel writer can't spend all her time on the road. But with every season comes different adventures, and some as thrilling as those found traversing…

How I Soothe My Wanderlust by Hosting with Airbnb

May 1, 2018April 5, 2021 by Jessica

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Being an AirBnb Host Brings Culture to Me Like many people, I relish the chance to break away, explore new destinations, and check new experiences off the bucket list. Such as weekends spent sipping wine in Fredericksburg and San Saba.…

The Best Homestead to Explore New Braunfels Like a Local

June 1, 2017December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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Around here I wear many hats. Not only am I the farmer's wife (AKA cheerleader) and Cattle Coalition Secretary, but I'm also the tender of the chickens, dog rounder-upper, veggie garden researcher and designer, resident blogger, and freelance travel writer.…

Cheers To A New Year and New Places!

January 1, 2017December 31, 2020 by Jessica

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Happy New Year to you and Happy 1 Year Blogiversary to your's truly! Join me in waving goodbye to 2016 and welcoming 2017 with open arms. If you are hoping to hear some mushy mess about it being a "New…

The Absolute Best Mayhaw Jelly Recipe EVER

May 1, 2016February 27, 2021 by Jessica

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Seriously, it doesn't get any better than Mayhaw Jelly April showers bring Mayhaws (May what?!? You thought I was gonna say Mayflowers didn't you???) And while we have certainly had plenty of April showers, we hope to have plenty of…

Spring on the Farm: Old Dirt, New Ideas

March 1, 2016March 7, 2021 by Jessica

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It’s my favorite time of year here on the farm. Here in theDeep South, it has been a gray, dreary, wet winter but these warm, sunny days promise Spring is approaching fast. And do you know what that means??? BABIES!…