On The Homestead!

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Homestead Tips and News

Welcome to the first edition of On The Homestead, where I share my favorite posts and articles about homesteading from the week! There are so many wonderful tips, tutorials, and new things posted each week, I wanted to round them up and put them in the spotlight.

 

Our First Experience with Foraging by Jenny at Black Fox Homestead

Jenny shares her dandelion hunt and how to prepare these healthy greens with some bacon and onions…yum!

The Path to Sustainability: Is it Really Important? by Jim at Rural Living Today

Jim shares a more sustainable way of raising cattle than the conventional norm.

 

Maintaining a Healthy Rain Barrel by Clint from The Redeemed Gardener

Cleaning out your rain barrels each spring is necessary maintenance.

 

Chickens for Cold Climates by Heather from Scratch Cradle

Are you planning to add or expand your chicken flock this year? Do you live in a cold climate? Check out this post for breeds that can really handle the cold!

 

Chicken Economics: The Cost of Keeping Chickens by Victoria from City to Country, One Step at a Time (Through Mother Earth News)

 

Happy Homesteading!

 

I shared this post on:

The Creative HomeAcre Hop

The Barn Hop

The Backyard Farming Connection

Wildcrafting Wednesday

The HomeAcre Hop

Simple Lives Thursday

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