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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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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If you are anything like us, you can’t wait for spring to arrive after a long winter. Although the temps are still chilly, there is so much you can do to get ahead of all the work that will pile up when the real warm weather arrives. There are many days in early spring where we feel like there isn’t
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Sometimes things just happen for a reason.  Last fall we had our first set of pigs butchered. Our first time raising pigs was very rewarding, and all the meat in the freezer was a great reward. However, I was feeling a little blue without them on the homestead. They gave me so much joy and without them around things were
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One of the first crops we plant every year on the homestead is peas. They give us our first opportunity to really work in the soil. They are also one of the first vegetables we harvest. They are very easy to grow and preserve, so they are a great addition to any garden. You can even plant peas again in
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