Swinging J Homestead

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

There’s a quiet magic in watching young animals learn gentleness. 🌾
​Major could be running circles in the pasture, but instead, he chose to walk right up to RJ, drop his head, and check on his little buddy. Moments like this bring so much peace to the routine of daily chores. ❤️


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03/06/2026

Good morning! It’s a warm, overcast, and slightly rainy day—but that never stops us from hunting for the perfect plants! 🌿
​We often get asked: When is the best time to buy plants? Ideally, fall is the absolute best season for planting, though finding good inventory can sometimes be a challenge.
​Another common question: Should you buy an older, potted tree or a bare-root tree? > Honestly, we prefer buying older trees whenever we can. We don't worry too much about them being root-bound.
The fix is simple: just give the root ball a good soak and gently tease the roots apart before putting it in the ground.
​The truth is, when newly planted trees fail, it’s rarely because they weren't bare-root. More often than not, it comes down to improper soil preparation and a lack of mulch. Set your soil up for success, and your trees will thrive!

03/02/2026

Some new things headed into the pond!

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from The Livestock Conservancy.

(Pictured is a Tunis ewe. Tunis sheep are classified as "Watch" on the Conservation Priority list. Learn more: https://bit.ly/tunis-sheep)

01/16/2026

Our new rescue boy Joey getting the works done ❤

01/15/2026

Fat and happy girls, 30F but have that warm sunlight

01/05/2026

It's the year of the horse! And we have lots of horse things going on this year!

12/31/2025

More and more special things in the mail growing our food forest! Take a guess? Give few hints!
1. They are native fruit Trees
2. They stink 🤢☠️

12/25/2025

Hope everyone has a Happy Holiday! Our family to yours