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When we think about homesteading we always think of images of chickens and fall harvests. We rarely see pictures of the tools that make homesteading possible. No two homesteads are alike, and neither are their tools. What makes homesteading great is that you get to do it your own way. You can choose your…
There is one unavoidable fact on the homestead. You are going to fail. Failure is not something we think about much or even plan for, but it still happens. Three years ago we started beekeeping. We knew that winters were hard here so we built our hives out of 2×4 pine in an effort to give the bees more insulation
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Although it is still cold, spring has been in the air on the homestead. We have been starting seeds, making maple syrup, and our rooster has been active making baby chickens. We keep a small flock of chickens for egg production. Usually we have enough eggs to avoid buying any from the store. Last…
When we think of homesteading, we often think of hard work and the simple pleasures. Two essential ingredients in our homestead are coffee and beer. One gets the day going and the other pushes you to get to the finish line. The thought of an ice cold beer as a reward will get you through the last chores of the
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? On warm winter days, our thoughts often turn to making maple syrup. This is the first food that we will produce for the coming year. A major component of making maple syrup is the evaporator. This is what we use to take the sap from 2% sugar to 66.7% sugar. The entire process…
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