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Oct 17, 2018
1 min

Full Plates

We revel in long-standing traditions from holiday cliches, to secret recipes, and tried and true tricks for doing something just right.

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Oct 10, 2018
4 min

Bird Doggin'

Hunting is a pastime that I believe fits the homesteading life well.

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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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Oct 1, 2018
2 min

The Quack Shack

We're a little quackers around these parts, but we try to keep things looking nice when possible. Here's how our pond-dwellers are l

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Sep 26, 2018
3 min

Happy Hogs

The hog saga continues..

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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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Sep 10, 2018
2 min

It's a Pretty Big Dill...

We have more cucumbers than we know what to do with. Went a little overboard this planting season... oops. I have been drinking cucumber w

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Sep 6, 2018
3 min

Disappearing Ducklings

I went down to feed and water them, and could only find two. I rubbed my eyes, thinking I wasn't awake enough yet. My coffee was only

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Sep 4, 2018
3 min

When in Roma...

Using the ripened Romas, we decided to preserve some of our pasta sauce that we usually make with canned tomatoes from the grocery store.

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Aug 24, 2018
2 min

Mojito Mint Syrup

Break out the mason jars, folks - we're canning! This recipe is SUPER simple.... but really delicious. Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients:

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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 21, 2018
4 min

Thank a Farmer

It has been just about six months of not having to buy eggs from the grocery store. While that isn't an incredible savings (yet), it is

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Aug 19, 2018
3 min

The Chick Chateau

Our coop is made out of an old tractor shed. There's a doorway cut out in the side for the chickens to go out into their run (made from

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Aug 16, 2018
4 min

Hogs on the Homestead

American Guinea Hogs (AGH) make excellent homestead hogs, as the smaller size makes them easier to manage. AGH's like to pasture and gr

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Aug 13, 2018
5 min

Homesteading: For Those Who Would Rather Be Home, Instead...

This way of life, is not for everyone. There is nothing wrong with doing life differently, either. If you feel like dabbling in a bit of t

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Aug 9, 2018
4 min

Green Thumb

I did not plan on becoming a gardener. In fact, I truly believed I had a "gang-green thumb". I could not grow something edible.

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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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Aug 5, 2018
3 min

Duck Pond - Part 3: Home on The Range

There are some new additions to our flock! Please give a warm welcome to Jaques & Jillian - a mated pair of French Toulouse Geese.

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Jul 26, 2018
2 min

Duck Pond - Part 2: Rain is a Good Thing

I have never been one to wish for rain, but after the Homestead Husband laid down the duck pond liner last night, I have been doing my rain

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