600th Post + One Special Egg
This marks my 600th post about our little homestead and this morning we received a special, rare gift to help […]
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backyard livestock, chickens
My Favorite Winter Plants
It’s the end of January and some of my favorite winter plants are on full display. Keep your eyes peeled
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design, garden, plants, winter vegetables
January Harvest
It is mighty quiet on the homestead right now and I’m enjoying every chilly moment. It’s my one time of
Winter Compost Maintenance
There is one garden chore that doesn’t take a break in the wintertime: making compost. It’s a good excuse to
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compost, frugal, garden, soil health
Chicken Check Up
Happy new year friends! It’s that time of year when we take stock of what we have and dream about what
Buying Beef in Bulk
Winter storms are the perfect excuse to hole up inside on these dark days over a bowl of slow-cooked roast
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farmers market, freezing, green living, locavore
Celebrating the Solstice
The days are growing shorter as the winter solstice draws near. In my part of the world, the sun is
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green living, random
Fall DIY Wedding Flowers
Weddings are celebrations of love – not just for the person you are marrying, but also for the people you
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design, flowers
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Making homemade pumpkin puree is insanely simple and the flavor is far superior to anything you will find in a
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cooking, food preservation, freezing, harvest, recipes, winter vegetables
Cooking Winter Squash
We are up to our ears in winter squash! I decked out our front porch this year with some really
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food preservation, garden, harvest, plants, storing, winter vegetables