Today we finally got Cocoa his summer haircut! After seeing animals sheared several times and shearing our own goats, I thought I knew what was coming, but this was a whole different ball of wax. We started off getting the llama in the barn and all brushed up. This morning Mariacher Shearing Services showed up
This old farmhouse of ours is beautiful, old, and steeped in history. Oh we do love it so and feel so lucky to have our own chapter on her almost 250 year old history. But this winter we’ve also realized that this old farmhouse is also a cold, drafty place to spend our time! Since
In addition to some of the more common birds, there are several other types that can be raised on a homestead, including peafowl, quail and guinea fowl. Quail can be kept for eggs and meat. Peafowl are generally raised for their beautiful feathers and majestic presence. Guinea hens are tremendous for eating bugs and getting
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Welcome back to another week! We’ve got sub-zero temperatures again this week and spring still feels quite far off. If you haven’t stopped over at the Homestead Resource Guide Link-Up recently, stop over and search information by topic, and if you’re a fellow blogger, link up some of your best posts. I’m constantly referring to
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At its core, modern homesteading in a resurgence of traditional and basic skills that promote self-sufficiency and reliance through gardening, raising animals, preserving food, and building systems that reduce waste. Unlike traditional homesteading that requires a tract of land that becomes a formal homesteading, modern homesteading is using these skills to create an intentional lifestyle of self reliance. Modern homesteading is less about an end product and more about a mindset and approach to living.
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re gearing up for hosting a big family gathering for the first time in our new homestead. While I’m hoping next year to have mostly a home grown meal, this year we’re going to keep it simple and traditional. If you haven’t already planned for a winter crop this
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It’s moving time here at our home, so I’m taking some time to make the transition here from this home to our new one – hopefully I’ll be back next week with some photos and updates from our new digs! In the meantime, you can ink up below. Check out some of these great photos
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Burritos and quesadillas are one of the favorite meals in our home. Making your own tortillas is not only easy, but they are absolutely delicious! Try this recipe from Schneider Peeps. Looking for more great posts? Check out the homestead resource guide. Are you interested in having your post featured on the Backyard Farming
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Already the air feels cooler in the mornings, and the leaves, vegetables and plants are starting to take on their fall appearance of wild abundance. Besides the multitude of tomatillas coming in everyday, most of our harvest this year is giving us just more than we can eat. With our move in just over a
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