Dec 7, 20212 minChristmas for CowboysChristmas came early with the addition of cattle on the ranch, but we've been busy working on another festive project, too! With the barn...
Dec 3, 20201 minPhoto Sessions on the Farm...Hi - me here, with my Pretty Penny, excited to share with you these fall photos from the ranch with Haze Photography. While these...
Sep 24, 20203 minBarn Building Series: Won't Stop 'Till It's DoneThe exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took
Feb 17, 20202 minDirigo RanchDirigo - 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
Mar 18, 20192 minDIY Spray CleanerTwo-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.
Mar 18, 20192 minCountry CandlesUsing the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.
Dec 14, 20184 minFrom Scratch, With LoveI 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
Nov 23, 20183 minBless This MessIn 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
Oct 24, 20182 minFancy FeathersOne of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste. With th
Oct 4, 20183 minA Chill in the AirThe leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.
Sep 11, 20183 minEastbound and DownBurt 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
Sep 11, 20183 minDehydrated HerbsNo country french farm scene would be complete without the scent of lavender floating on the breeze. While we are definitely not in Paris,
Aug 8, 20184 minFixer UpperDear HGTV, if you are looking for a Northern counter-part for the Gaines Family, you've found us.