Tag: homesteading
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The January Garden | Seed Sorting and Starting
The garden in January is lack-luster to say the least. Brown, crispy weeds, dilapidated borders, missing pieces of ground cover, and little to no green. Does that stop the gardener from dreaming of warmer days and greenery adorning each corner? No my friend, it does not.
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I’ve Given Up
The heat is daunting, the days are long, the pests are out of control, and morale is at an all time low. I’ve decided to give up on the spring/summer garden…what is left of it, that is.
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What to Grow In A Tea Garden
I giggle even writing this post as someone who never grew up with any exposure to herbal teas and lived on a standard American hydration system of bottled soda and diabetic inducing sweet tea. However, with growth comes change and I LOVE a good cup of tea with our very own honey to help me…
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It’s Time to Make A Home
Since the beginning of my marriage, I’ve said to my husband I never wanted to move. I never wanted to leave this place that has embraced and healed me in more ways than one. However, there is nothing you wouldn’t do for your child, and to be honest, this 1600 sq ft hunting cabin with…
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A Little Different Every Day
Spring. It’s just around the corner. At least that is what we keep telling ourselves. Nevermind the fact that we had a 75 degree day followed by a blizzard that disappeared just as fast as it arrived. Now, I must sleep in the bed I have made. In my particular circumstance, this phrase could also…
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Let’s Get to Work
The time has come, friends. My state has had it’s one and only snow/ice storm of the year. Inevitably occurring in February which means that as the sun shines again and everything begins to melt, it is time to get to work in the garden.
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Fall Pantry Staples & How I Stock Up To Save Money
This is not a “prepper pantry” post. No no, friend– this is my guide to filling your pantry with some basics that help surviving winter a little more bearable. At any given time, I want you to be able to pull basic ingredients from your pantry and create hearty, filling, and nurturing meals without running…
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7 Tips for Starting Your Homestead or Farm
When we decided we wanted to embark on the farm-y/homestead lifestyle, we didn’t actually have the intention of “farming”. If anything, we wanted a few chickens for fresh eggs, guineas for tick control, and maybe a horse or two (someday). We already lived in the country with ample space to meet the needs of having…
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