Welcome to Lupine Acres and thank you for visiting. We share inspiration and resources for people interested in sustainable gardening, animal husbandry and homesteading. Our family has a passion for locally, ethically and sustainably sourced food and supporting native plant species. We hope that you find our story helpful as you embark on your own journey.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it is that you need to be flexible to be successful. It is almost time to transplant our seedlings and our garden plans are totally changing. We started to dig around to remove what was left of the dead tree roots in our new garden last… Continue reading Salamanders, Soil Tests and Playing in the Mud
The snow drops have begun to fade into the background and new flowers are now about to blossom. Taking center stage this week are the daffodils and a spring bulb that I was unfamiliar with until this season. We first noticed the tiny purple buds of our mystery flower last week. I stooped next to… Continue reading ‘Glory of the Snow’ – From Bud to Blossom.
The mornings are especially magical this time of year, as there is still a sharp and sparkly frost on the ground, but new life is rising and persisting, despite the cold. After throwing on a big sweater and a hat, I usually put on my wellies and thump through our heavy wooden door with my… Continue reading Invasive, Destructive & Downright Yucky. How Do We Kill Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Without BT?
Spring is finally springing! The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, the flower bulbs are waking up and the song birds are coming back. We had big, fluffy snow flakes fall yesterday, but the estimated 1-3 inches that we got barely clung to the ground. I was disappointed to see that my roof… Continue reading Spring Fever: Cocktails with my Seedlings
Worthy approach to life that is sadly considered retro these days. I grew up watching the BBC comedy series, ‘The Good life’ about a professional couple who dropped out of the system whilst still living in suburbia. I was jealous of their earthy lives and admired their commitment to sustainability. I wish you and yours every success in living your own ‘Good Life’.
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