Category Archives: The Homestead
When Trees Come Crashing Down – On Purpose
We had a major event at the homestead this past weekend: two massive (90+ year old) fir trees came crashing down…. and we asked them to! At about 9 am on Saturday morning, we got a knock on the door … Continue reading
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Homestead Update: Fermented Pears, Shiny Gates and Other Sundries
What a delightful week! Sunshine! Warmer weather! A lull in Fiber Friends orders (ah, post holiday season- darn you) and homesteading chores calling to me from the barn. Oh, what a feeling to have sore muscles from doing chores! Yes, … Continue reading
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Homestead Update: Taming the Mess!
You might not be able to tell, but things are getting pretty organized around here! Like i said, the order may only be perceivable to the untrained eye but it’s there! The pile of boxes by the french doors … Continue reading
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Farm Update – Christmas at the New Farm
A friend on Facebook told me “well, you’re a real farmer now: you’re working on Christmas!” I wouldn’t go that far, but we did get some projects worked on during the holiday and even cooked a side dish to bring … Continue reading
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