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When Life Gets You Down, Give “Dirt Therapy” a try

  It’s been kind of a rough week here on the Homestead. We are unfortunately mourning the loss of a family member who we were all very close to. So, instead of succumbing to the sadness, my husband told me I needed “dirt therapy”. I have heard the term before, even just recently from a family friend, but I have

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How Raising Chickens Transformed Our Homestead

After moving into their home, the authors decided to raise chickens, inspired by a friend’s flock. They converted part of their shed into a coop and ordered chicks, which became a joyful experience. This led to raising ducks and turkeys, enriching their homestead with eggs, meat, and entertainment.

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How To Build a Low Tunnel and Save Your Sanity

Our homestead is located in upstate New York, where the winter can drag on.  By the time mid-March rolls around, we are getting the urge to start gardening.  Like most people, we start seeds under grow lights.  Seeing the seedlings emerge is wonderful, but it still does not allow us to get our hands in the ground.  A great way

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