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Feb 17
2 min

Dirigo Ranch

Dirigo - as seen on the Maine state flag - is a Latin term, meaning, "I Lead". We felt this was fitting, as we lead along our family and pa

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Dec 12, 2019
3 min

The New Frontier

we've also decided to unexpectedly move our Homestead operation!

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Sep 24, 2019
2 min

Garden Series: Autumnal - Update 4

Harvest season has arrived.

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Apr 29, 2019
4 min

Country-fied Camper

We look forward to using these adventures to hike, fish, swim, and spend time as a family. In the future, we hope to find ourselves parked

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Mar 22, 2019
1 min

Fancy Feathers Takes Flight

Hear ye, hear ye! We have exciting news to share! Our line of Fancy Feathers accessories will now be carried in a local boutique store.

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Mar 18, 2019
2 min

DIY Spray Cleaner

Two-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.

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Mar 18, 2019
2 min

Country Candles

Using the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.

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Feb 4, 2019
2 min

A Little Leather

The importance of a good knife cannot be overstated... Equally as important, is the sheath you store it in.

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Jan 22, 2019
2 min

Good Junk Found Here: Treasure #1

I have a passion for seeing diamonds in the rough get a second chance to shine.

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Jan 7, 2019
3 min

Glamping! On the Road Again...

We are taking this show on the road! New year, new adventures. While we are usually a couple of homebodies, we do always appreciate any time

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Dec 14, 2018
4 min

From Scratch, With Love

I am proud to say that we have accomplished much of what we set out to do on the Homestead this year. We are raising our feathered and furr

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Nov 23, 2018
3 min

Bless This Mess

In preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when

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Oct 24, 2018
2 min

Fancy Feathers

One of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste. With th

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Oct 4, 2018
3 min

A Chill in the Air

The leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.

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Sep 11, 2018
3 min

Eastbound and Down

Burt is a young roo, from another local farm that only wished to keep a single rooster for his flock of 12 hens. This handsome fella is an

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Sep 11, 2018
3 min

Dehydrated Herbs

No country french farm scene would be complete without the scent of lavender floating on the breeze. While we are definitely not in Paris,

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Aug 29, 2018
3 min

Seasonal Planning

100 degree highs, with 100% humidity makes it a little hard to believe that Autumn is right around the bend... (I say while sipping pumpkin

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Aug 23, 2018
5 min

The Cask & Keg

It all started with a beer. Actually, a lot of beer.

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Aug 8, 2018
4 min

Fixer Upper

Dear HGTV, if you are looking for a Northern counter-part for the Gaines Family, you've found us.

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