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What I Love About Log Piles
I just love looking at a deck full of firewood.Mainly because it heats up this,So I can make this,Blackberry Rhubarb pie. With rhubarb from the garden and wild blackberries. Be still my heart!
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Potato Update - Part 2
Remember that post I did WAAAAYYY back in spring about planting potatoes? No? Me neither.. just kidding.Well I realized that I forgot to do the update I promised.Potatoes planted in the container:...
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I have found our little homestead getting into quite a rut this winter. Work, school, chores, bed. Over and over again. We are burned out on construction, so the new addition is at a stand still....
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Look At Me! (and some goal setting)
I'm actually here! Online! Still haven't replaced my old computer, so I finally got around to hooking up my even older and slower one. When I saw all the emails I was missing because my "smart"phone...
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Start of the 2014 Garden
After a depressing, cold week, the weather has turned beautiful (for now) and my spirits have lifted. The 2014 garden season has officially started! This year, after a so-so attempt last year, I'm...
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A Calving Blog
My dear sister Glenda has started a blog detailing her experiences on her ranch, during calving season. She is a very talented writer and it's entertaining to read about the trials and joys that come...
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Meet Molly
She was kind of an impulse buy. We didn't plan on adding to the "herd" right now, but our neighbors had her for sale and on a whim Nathan and I went over to see her. It was love at first sight.Meet...
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Shovel, Dump, Repeat
Spring made a quick visit last week, so I took advantage of a rare 50 degree day and cleaned stalls. This winter I went out and would shovel manure off the surface, but over time it still built up to...
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Pampered Chef
I am hosting a Pampered Chef party and thought that I would extend the invitation to all of my wonderful readers. Here is the link if you would like to order or look around: Christina. This months...
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Preparing for Calving
Unlike most farms and ranches, we are expecting only one new addition to this spring. Molly is due to calve April 15th. EEEKKK!! I'm so excited! I really hope it's a heifer.I am starting to get...
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Preparing for Calving - Part 2
NOTE: So a lot has happened since my last post. If you follow me on Facebook you already know that Molly calved on Thursday in the wee hours of the morning (more on that later). While her delivery...
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It's a Boy!
Early Thursday morning, as in 3 o'clock in the am, Molly delivered a tiny little bull calf. Of course it was the coldest time of day while it was snowing.I had went out to check her at midnight. All...
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A Calf Named Fival
If you have been following the calf drama, you already know that I have a stubborn, little bull on my hands. Friday evening he STILL wasn't nursing or taking a bottle. I was very concerned. He was...
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I'm here, I'm alive! Time just goes speeding by when you're busy. School is finally out, the garden is almost all planted, cat had kittens, and Fival is growing and has quickly become a pain in my...
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2014 June Garden
So far, season 3 of my no-till garden has been a huge success. Earthworms are numerous, and the soil tested just perfect. As a bonus, I have only spent about 30 minutes total weeding. Not too shabby...
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Chicken Coop Landscaping
*I shared these pictures on Facebook a while back. We finally got a computer, so I can now get back to blogging. *Just because they are chickens doesn't mean that their home can't look pretty. A...
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Livestock Fly Spray - Long Lasting
With all the rain we have been getting, the flies have been horrible! My poor cows are constantly covered, making milking (even with a machine) quite the chore. I have found several homemade recipes...
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Fruit Trees
I went up to check on our little orchard today. Currently there are two apple trees and what I thought was a plum. I'm beginning to think that the plum however is a crab apple.It had beautiful,...
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When it Rains, It Pours
This week has been a trial. Chainsaw needs parts, truck needs new parts, now the tractor needs fixed. It's trials like this that makes me understand why some people sell the farm and move into...
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