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Many times when talking about the homestead we get so caught up in talking about gardening or our farm animals, that we forget about another way that we feed ourselves. Hunting and fishing provide a wonderful way to provide extra meals for our family. Every year my sons and I harvest deer and a…
Many years ago on Father’s day, I received one very special gift. It was a gift that would keep on giving. No it wasn’t a membership in the “jelly of the month club”, it was a small Columbia hop plant. I had brewed beer for years and always fantasized about growing my own hops. I say that it was the
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So many times on the homestead projects are born from necessity. When we want to plant a new crop, or raise a new animal, there is always an investment to make. Sometimes its as simple as a trellis for beans, other times its an 8’x8′ turkey coop. This project was born several months ago when we were at the feed
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We have all been there. The forecast calls for rain all weekend, and there are a million things that need to be done outside. You just feel like throwing up your hands and sitting in the house all day, but thing are a little different around here. A rainy day is an opportunity to have a little fun and get
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As our fellow homesteaders are aware, the barter system is still alive and well. We have traded many things such as pickles, vegetables and honey for many other things, including the fertilized egg that gave us Mr. Wing (remember him?). But, a new trade came about recently that was a little unconventional. Eggs and maple syrup for salsa. Yes, salsa.
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