Purple Thistle Farm on the KP -The White Homestead

Purple Thistle Farm on the KP -The White Homestead Purple Thistle Farm (our family homestead) is home of Purple Thistle Patch Spring look for seedlings, or garden bedding plants, and flowers and herbal bouquets.

Our family moved to Lakebay in the spring of 2014 to start on the adventure path God placed us on. our family currently has 21 laying hens, 5 young turkeys, and eleven geese (3 adopted this summer after the were abandoned in a local neighborhood)

Currently (subject to change) we have eggs for sale. $4 a dozen. Home of the CrazyChickenLadyKP!

Here are a few photos taken this week around the Homestead. .
06/22/2024

Here are a few photos taken this week around the Homestead.

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****all eggs spoken for. *****Local Lakebay people....Looks like we have 3 dozen eggs that are extra this week. We just ...
06/19/2024

****all eggs spoken for. *****

Local Lakebay people....Looks like we have 3 dozen eggs that are extra this week. We just ask for a $4 per dozen donation toward their feed.

Comment below if you'd like 1, 2, or all 3 dozens.

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06/16/2024

Today balls of ice fell from the sky! The dogs and I hightailed it for cover.

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."...
05/28/2024

"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." Unknown

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy

Prayers for all the Gold Star Families.

This week on "he ole Homestead was a busy one. I between rain, errands, and things I have since forgotten we did more w...
05/28/2024

This week on "he ole Homestead was a busy one. I between rain, errands, and things I have since forgotten we did more weeding. The rabbits are eating the transplanted herbs, predators got one of our turkey hens, and you can't even tell we mowed!

Yes, it's spring indeed.

one black hen keeps following us around to each section we are working in, I suspect in the hopes of getting some fresh turned bugs and worms.

What's going on in your neck of the world?

This chicken was way too curious about the garden today....
05/24/2024

This chicken was way too curious about the garden today....

Happenings on the Homestead this week.We've been busy pulling blackberries out and cutting them down. Digging blackberry...
05/19/2024

Happenings on the Homestead this week.

We've been busy pulling blackberries out and cutting them down. Digging blackberry crowns is hard. And you can hardly tell we've done anything. We did get the garden area for this year worked up, and we were going to begin planting only to be thwarted by the rain. It chased us inside.

This week, we transplanted several plants after unearthing them from ... you guessed it, blackberries. That allowed me to transplant a bunch of herbs into a new herb garden/area around the flag pole.

Then, while the rain pounded down, I attempted to stamp some clay for plant labels.

How was your week?

This week on the Homestead...Where to start... we've been drying oranges to make some teas this week. They look so prett...
05/04/2024

This week on the Homestead...

Where to start... we've been drying oranges to make some teas this week. They look so pretty and smell Heavenly. 😍 of course we continue to dry some staples as well.

More strawberries were planted last week, but I forgot to mention it, so I'll mention it this week.

Between church, raindrops, 2 trips for doctors appointments in Tacoma, we have planted some seeds for the garden we will have this year. Our bigger area will take a rest year this year.

A new lilac was spotted blooming as well as a dogwood tree. We are contemplating making lilac syrup for some Lilac Lemonade. It's sounds devine!

Hoping for a bumper crop of lavender and huckleberry this year to make simple syrups with as well.

How was your week?

Who's got eggs? We do! 3-4 dozen available this weekend. We just ask for a $4 a dozen donation toward their feed.Our gir...
05/03/2024

Who's got eggs? We do! 3-4 dozen available this weekend. We just ask for a $4 a dozen donation toward their feed.

Our girls eat a variety of things, and get kitchen scraps like lettuce, melons, yogurt occasionally, herbs, and more. While they don't "free range" they do have a good sized space.

They occasionally get fermented feed, and they eat bugs, and scratch up other crawly insects at their leisure.

Reserve your eggs today!

This has been a busy week here on the farm. We decided to let the female goose try to hatch her eggs. She has been very...
04/27/2024

This has been a busy week here on the farm. We decided to let the female goose try to hatch her eggs. She has been very diligent (along with a "sister") sitting on them. When we cleaned the goose pen, DH and I just cleaned around her. Of course that meant lots of hissing in typical goose fashion.

Turkey's are laying. I never even thought about them laying so I am building them a box. We have two females.

I was hoping to get some seeds in the ground and covered but the life hindered that just a bit. Of course, we had a boatload of other things going on off the homestead. This has been a very busy week.

Update: All eggs spoken forWe will have at least 2 dozen extra eggs available this week. We just ask for a $4 donation ...
04/24/2024

Update: All eggs spoken for

We will have at least 2 dozen extra eggs available this week. We just ask for a $4 donation per dozen toward the girl's feed.

Go ahead and post below or message Kim!

There are so many great books out there that can help you in a homesteading journey. These are just a small sample of wh...
04/23/2024

There are so many great books out there that can help you in a homesteading journey. These are just a small sample of what we have on our shelf. One of the most read for us is Back to Basics. It is well-loved. We also have loved our 12-month Harvest book, but I'm not sure you can even buy it anymore!

What I like to do, if possible, is borrow a title that interests me from our public library and if it indeed is something I want to buy for reference, then I buy it. If I didn't do that I think the chicken house would be full of books! 🤣😂🐥🤷

What types of books have you used getting back to your homesteading roots?

Another batch of lovely vanilla is brewing. Let's all give "Quest" a warm welcome. These are Madagascar beans in vodka.
04/19/2024

Another batch of lovely vanilla is brewing. Let's all give "Quest" a warm welcome.

These are Madagascar beans in vodka.

We have a couple dozen eggs available this next week, we just ask for a $4 donation for each dozen toward their feed. C...
04/18/2024

We have a couple dozen eggs available this next week, we just ask for a $4 donation for each dozen toward their feed. Comment below or message "Kim" to reserve your eggs.

04/16/2024

Let's welcome spring on the Homestead!

Today we celebrate the fact that our Savior is alive! Some may celebrate with a Church service, a special meal, an egg ...
03/31/2024

Today we celebrate the fact that our Savior is alive! Some may celebrate with a Church service, a special meal, an egg hunt, or all three. However you plan to recognize and celebrate the day we hope your family has a memorable one.

While a crate holding our eggs fell and crashed to the floor by accident was sad, we are excited to be getting our new p...
03/25/2024

While a crate holding our eggs fell and crashed to the floor by accident was sad, we are excited to be getting our new peach tree planted.

I will always contend that pies are round..... never square. 🤣😂
03/14/2024

I will always contend that pies are round..... never square. 🤣😂

Guess who has 4 dozen eggs extra this week? We do! If you get eggs occasionally you know the drill. We ask for a donati...
03/13/2024

Guess who has 4 dozen eggs extra this week? We do!

If you get eggs occasionally you know the drill. We ask for a donation of $4 a dozen to go towards the girls feed.

Yep....... They are certainly getting real. Spring will be here soon and I have so many things to get done,,,,,, How a...
03/11/2024

Yep....... They are certainly getting real. Spring will be here soon and I have so many things to get done,,,,,, How are your spring plans coming along?

This year we lost a tree out front that provided some good shade for several shade-loving shrubs. I want to get a tree t...
03/11/2024

This year we lost a tree out front that provided some good shade for several shade-loving shrubs. I want to get a tree to put back in... there is a Japanese maple at Costco, but maybe a flowering tree???? I am at a loss. Part of me is leaning toward a crabapple.... pretty spring color.....

Egg Pizza anyone? This is sure to be a hit in your family! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/brunch-pizza/1 tube (8 ou...
03/09/2024

Egg Pizza anyone? This is sure to be a hit in your family!

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/brunch-pizza/

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls (you could use biscuits too, I have before)
1 pound bulk turkey (or your favorite) sausage
5 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup frozen shredded hash browns (I generally have a baked potato or two that I use left over from a meal during the week)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent roll dough into 8 triangles and place on an ungreased 12-in. round pizza pan with points toward center. Press over the bottom and up the side to form a crust; seal perforations. Set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Drain and transfer to pizza crust. Wipe out skillet. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour into same skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until almost set; spoon over sausage.
Sprinkle pizza with hash browns, cheddar cheese and Parmesan. Bake at 375° until crust is golden, 25-30 minutes.

What a great and mighty God we serve!
03/05/2024

What a great and mighty God we serve!

Dinner tonight! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sausage-tortilla-breakfast-bake/Turkey Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Ba...
03/02/2024

Dinner tonight! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sausage-tortilla-breakfast-bake/

Turkey Sausage Tortilla Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
8 ounces bulk lean turkey breakfast sausage (I make our own and freeze it into patties, etc)
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 green onions, chopped
6 large eggs
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Optional: Reduced-fat sour cream, salsa, and additional chopped green onions

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles.
Coat a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Line pie plate with 3 corn tortillas. Sprinkle with half each of sausage mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese and green onions. Repeat layers.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, paprika and cumin; pour slowly over layers. Bake, uncovered, until just set, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into wedges. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa and additional green onions.

I've been busy dehydrating. Curious about how to make shelf stable meals for your family? If you're local be looking fo...
03/01/2024

I've been busy dehydrating.

Curious about how to make shelf stable meals for your family? If you're local be looking for a class I'm teaching in June. We will be making two meals that are shelf stable, easy, and quick to heat and eat!

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Our family moved to Lakebay in the spring of 2014 to start on the adventure path God placed before us. We have 23 chickens, 8 geese, 1 dog, cat, fish, and are considering a couple goats.

The White Homestead consists of Darling Husband, Darling Daughter, and myself, The MOM. This summer is the summer of fixing several broke things, so I will try to update that as we go along.

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