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We have all been there. Walking through your local feed store and placed strategically in the center are troughs full of chicks and ducks. They are all peeping away and oh so cute. Who hasn’t looked down at them and wanted to bring a few home? One day on the way home from work,…
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Originally posted on two branches homestead:
On our homestead, we are always looking for ways to save time and money. This project did both. Last fall I received the best gift a gardener could ever hope for, a green house. It was a 6’x8′ un-heated greenhouse from Harbor Freight. Before the snow began to fly, we built a base and…
Just when I think things are going smoothly here at Two Branches Homestead, something always takes a turn…. This morning’s temperatures here in upstate NY were well below zero, in the negative 10’s range, and I have never been so thankful (I will explain later). I really dislike winter. I enjoy having 4 seasons, but winter here can feel very
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Change is never an easy thing. There are so many unknowns, and sometimes changing can feel like giving up. It is important when growing things to experiment and learn. Whether it be moving a crop to a new location, or changing soil additions we are always experimenting on the homestead. Sometimes we try a…
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