Day 35 If you’re going to get a bonfire ready for the weekend, you’re going to need the best firewood gathering team. Day 34 A little bit more sunshine each day means we have a little more time to make … Continued
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Day 28 It was such a bright, sunny day today. We love how the setting sun lights up this side of the house so it glows. Day 27 A fresh blanket of snow on everything looks very nice today. Day … Continued
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A big thank you from all of us again for your kind word on our photo project again this week. We had very mild weather, so we found a lot to do outside each day. From goats to chickens to … Continued
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Week 2 of our photo project is complete. Thank you again to everyone for their encouragement and kind words about our photos and farm this week. We’re enjoying sharing the beauty of our surroundings with you each day. Day 14 … Continued
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We’ve completed the first week in our new photo project. Here are all of the photos that we have posted so far. Day 7 While the chickens were curious, they weren’t quite brave enough to be outside today for very … Continued
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Have you ever wondered what the difference is between canning food and culturing, or fermenting it? There are many differences that you might want to consider…and you’ll learn more about what’s right for your family over time. As a homesteader, I … Continued
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Ever heard of an ‘artist in residence’ program? This is the *farm* version If you can’t move out of the city (yet), but want to spend the growing season in the country raising your own food, this just may be … Continued
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Why honouring seasonal rhythms still matters It doesnʼt seem like that long ago, I was sitting on the 7th floor of a downtown office building – gazing out the window at the big, blue prairie sky and the brilliant sunshine, … Continued
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Sometimes it feels like you haven’t got much done. Then you look back at pictures and realize you’ve had an amazing year that encompasses the full depth and breadth of the human experience. Joy and tears. Progress and setbacks. Challenges … Continued
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If there’s one thing I insist on when cooking a chicken or a turkey- it’s that cranberry sauce accompanies the meal. And it’s just so simple to make that there’s really no good reason to buy it! I’ve tried many … Continued
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