Monthly Archives: February 2013
Found Objects – Trash or Hidden Treasures?
We have a lot of both kinds of found objects here on Gage Road – trash AND treasures. Here are some of my favorite treasures so far: My new milking chair: Chicken tractor base, or some other rolling tool cart … Continue reading
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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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Some Local Fungus – Winter
I just love hunting for mushrooms! Edible, dyeable or just poke at-able, they’re all cool. We live adjacent to a large Weyerhauser forest that looks quite ‘spooky’ from outside and is actually gorgeous and lush when inside. I decided to … Continue reading
