The Feral Den

06/21/2026

Another day of tinctures and drying herbs!

Mullein, rosemary, lemongrass, and peppermint. 💕

06/20/2026

Today was one of those days that reminds me why we started this homesteading journey.

We harvested fresh mimosa blossoms from our property and made our very first mimosa flower tincture. We also gathered enough blossoms to dry for tea. 🌸

A few months ago, I couldn’t have told you the difference between a tincture and a glycerite. Now I’m learning how to identify, harvest, preserve, and use the plants that have been growing on our land all along.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about walking outside with a basket and coming back with medicine.

The best part wasn’t the jars on the counter—it was spending the afternoon harvesting with family, a curious cat supervising every step, and knowing we’re building skills that our grandparents’ generation considered everyday knowledge.

This isn’t about replacing modern medicine. It’s about reconnecting with the land, learning the old ways, and becoming a little more self-reliant one plant at a time.

The Feral Den Apothecary officially has another jar on the shelf. 🌿❤️

05/29/2026

🚜🌱 So, You Want to Be a Farmer? 🌱🚜

Have you ever dreamed of raising livestock, managing land, or starting your own farm? Join Clemson Cooperative Extension for our “So You Want to Be a Farmer?” Series designed for aspiring farmers ages 14 and up!

🐑 Sheep & Goats – June 4
🐄 Cattle – June 18
🐖 Hogs – July 2
🐴 Horses – July 16
🐓 Poultry – July 30

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🍽️ Dinner is included with each session!
⏰ Most sessions run from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Learn directly from local producers and agricultural leaders while gaining hands-on knowledge in livestock care, facilities, nutrition, management, and more.

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05/08/2026

Baby goats are ready to wean this weekend!

Three blonde doelings, two are twins, single has blue eyes.
One buckling, tricolor with blue eyes.

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Hey Feral Den Fans!

We don’t usually post things like this here, but this one hits close to home for our family.

My brother Cody, his wife Amanda, and their daughter Caylee are walking through a really difficult season right now. Amanda is facing ovarian cancer and has a major surgery coming up soon, followed by a long road of recovery and treatment.

We’ve set up a GoFundMe to help take some of the financial pressure off their shoulders—travel, medical costs, and time away from work all add up quickly.

If you feel led to give, we are incredibly grateful. And if giving isn’t possible right now, sharing this post helps more than you know.

We appreciate this community so much—thank you for always showing up for people when it matters most ❤️

Cody and Amanda Snodgrass are facing a battle no family is ever truly prepared … Jessica Martin needs your support for Support for Amanda Snodgrass and Family