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Homemade Chicken Food

  • December 13, 2014
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  • Rory
We ran into a small dilemma on the homestead this week: we ran out of chicken feed. The supply store is about 30 minutes away and I’ve been out of…
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Hearth and home

  • November 24, 2014
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  • Rory
Among the most sought-after but always elusive features of the homes we have lived in is a fireplace. One of my favorite childhood memories was warming up feet-first next to…
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Winterizing the bees

  • November 19, 2014
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  • Rory
A chore that has been hanging over our heads for a long time was winterizing the bees. After last year’s historic cold temperatures, and losing one hive to colony collapse,…
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Fall cleaning

  • November 5, 2014
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  • Rory
It’s the end of the season for us Zone 4B growers. My faithful standby’s Lisa and Zina, who helped me plant this Spring, joined me for a day of garden…
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Our growing family

  • November 4, 2014
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We are proud to announce the newest member of our family! We welcome with love, Kubota Tractor Groves. Arrived October 25th, 2014 4:29 PM. 1,256 lbs 4 oz. 102 inches.…
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Pumpkin patch kids

  • October 29, 2014
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  • Rory
Tonight was pumpkin carving night. We grew our own pumpkins this year which made the event a bit more special. The pumpkin patch was planted on a whim, in a…
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