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My Relationship with Wood

Wood is alive long after it has been cut. It speaks to us in a language that can be understood. It has something to say, and some of us have

The Tender Affections of Pearl and Feather-Legs

I am writing a book to be called A Henhouse Trinity: the chicken, the kitchen and the garden. I believe that a homestead becomes a homestead

Butternut Squash Bisque

or us, this is a soup made almost entirely of local ingredients. The butternut squash comes from our garden filled pantry, the leeks and

Leeks: farm fresh food in the winter

Even as a long term homesteader, it is easy for me to be overwhelmed by my list of things to do. So I am always looking for ways to let the

MY NINE BEAN ROWS

When I was eleven years old, my father decided to weather an impending apocalypse by homesteading a 78 ranch in Texas. We had horses, goats

Plant diversity in your pantry

As I sit by the fire and contemplate the spring garden, I have been thinking a lot about the diversity of fruits & vegetables we store...

Welcome to Our Sustainable Family

Welcome to Our Sustainable Family. If you’re new to us you’re probably wondering who we are and for that matter, why we are here?

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