Living in Oregon for 13 years, I almost forgot what four seasons really felt like. True, we had a colder, rainier winter, and certainly the dry heat of summer was a marked change, but somehow the seasons seemed to melt and blend into one another, and not entirely aligned with the calendar. On the ...
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Fiercely D.I.Y Guide to Seasonal Living
35+ Egg Recipes and Crafts
Is there an animal more giving and versatile than a homestead chicken, and is there anything quite so wonderful as an egg? When I think about what our flock of laying hens offer us - eggs, meat, manure, entertainment, companionship - it feels like they should be celebrated! And so, as ...
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A Permaculture Approach to Building
As we create our homestead from scratch, our projects and goals are very heavily weighted toward building and creating infrastructure. Settled into our tiny house for the time being, our next projects include a shop and a smaller tool/garden shed. My husband Brian is our family's builder, and he ...
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How to Tap Black Walnut Trees for Syrup
As the days lengthen and the first signs of warmth, sun, and green grass creep into our lives, we've undertaken a super-exciting project: tapping the black walnut trees on our property to make syrup. This post will teach you how to tap black walnut trees to make black walnut ...
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