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Roost'n Roots Craig and Jennifer started their homestead in March of 2019 with a flock of chickens and two guineas.

They now have ducks and rabbits and are working hard to establish their gardens for fresh food year round.

We have more jalapenos than we can use! If you're interested in some they are $2.00 per pound, roughly 18 jalapenos. Bet...
13/09/2025

We have more jalapenos than we can use! If you're interested in some they are $2.00 per pound, roughly 18 jalapenos. Better than you can get in your local grocery store. No pesticides or chemicals.

We've had a variety of frogs on the homestead this year.
12/09/2025

We've had a variety of frogs on the homestead this year.

Finally!! The girls have not been producing much this summer.
11/09/2025

Finally!! The girls have not been producing much this summer.

One tasty fig from our late blooming fig tree 😋
11/09/2025

One tasty fig from our late blooming fig tree 😋

Reaping the rewards of our labor with a bountiful harvest of Grande Jalapenos, Cubanelle Peppers, and Chinese Eggplant.
10/09/2025

Reaping the rewards of our labor with a bountiful harvest of Grande Jalapenos, Cubanelle Peppers, and Chinese Eggplant.

10/09/2025

Today Craig made tremendous progress on the centerpiece of our yard, building upon the foundational work Catherine Thompson did by weeding and clearing an 8' x 6' area.

Although it was a full-day endeavor, his perseverance paid off as he successfully planted a stunning multi-tiered layout. The design features twenty Crocus in the front two rows, forty-eight Tulips in the next four rows, and fourteen Alliums in the last two rows.

We're eagerly anticipating the vibrant beauty that will unfold in Spring 2026.

More pictures of our flowers.
08/09/2025

More pictures of our flowers.

Craig courageously harvested the Bok Choy last week. It was 7 feet long and almost 8 months old. It was thriving in the ...
08/09/2025

Craig courageously harvested the Bok Choy last week. It was 7 feet long and almost 8 months old. It was thriving in the greenhouse which on several occasions reached 127⁰ or higher. We had to make room for more Bok Choy but the plant we pulled out was still growing new leaves.

Craig's dedication to nurturing the flowers he grew from seed this year has truly paid off, as you can see in the beauti...
08/09/2025

Craig's dedication to nurturing the flowers he grew from seed this year has truly paid off, as you can see in the beautiful photos he took.

Yesterday Craig totally freaked out when he spotted a Hornworm chillin' on his Ghost Pepper plant. He snapped off the br...
06/09/2025

Yesterday Craig totally freaked out when he spotted a Hornworm chillin' on his Ghost Pepper plant. He snapped off the branch and was all, "Hey contractor dude, check it out - a Hornworm rocking a Bracanoid Wasp egg sac!" The contractor's eyebrows shot up like, "What in the world?" and he stepped in for a closer look. He was all puzzled and asked, "Umm, what am I staring at?" Craig was all, "Dude, nature's all about balance, and these wasps are like the Hornworm's worst nightmare - they lay eggs inside the Hornworm's spine and the larvae chow down on it like a buffet!" The contractor was both shocked and amused, and Craig was all, "Hornworms are like the tomato plant assassins, but thanks to these wasps, our plants are safe!"

Note: Craig had already pulled up our tomato plants a couple weeks ago. It was very strange to see a Hornworm on the Ghost Pepper plant. It may have been in a delirious state? If you have a garden and see these wasps please don't kill them. They won't hurt you and they will protect your tomato plants from Hornworms. We usually use a blacklight in the evening to find the aggressive plant eating Hornworms then pick them off and feed them to our chickens and ducks.

05/09/2025

Jennifer and I are fortunate to have received exceptional agricultural assistance from Janis Antonek's daughter, Catherine, whose expertise has been invaluable to us. She is an outstanding individual possessing a rapidly expanding wealth of knowledge and experience. And she sports a positive attitude and enjoys learning new things.

Catherine shared with us that she spent this summer in Vermont, providing support to several farms. We have entrusted Catherine with the task of providing insights and suggestions to enhance our homestead's efficiency and aesthetics, thereby creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our friends, family, and community.

If you are seeking assistance or planning a project, we recommend reaching out to her. She possesses immense passion, an outstanding work ethic, and is respectful, trustworthy, and kind.

We highly recommend her services. To our knowledge Catherine not only volunteers through the NC State Co-op Extension, she has undertaken several projects in Forsyth, Rockingham, Guilford and Alamance.

Additionally, Catherine has experience in Farm Market operations.

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