Tag Archives: life

The Homestead Scarecrow: History & Tradition

For thousands of years, scarecrows have been part of the global rural landscape. There are [...]

Plant Magic: Natural Medicine All Around Us

When asked the question: Do you believe in magic Do you believe in magic? I [...]

Fragrance Flashbacks Steeped in Lavender

My relationship with lavender is three decades old.  In fact, someone cruelly informed me that [...]

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Homestead Life; Scouting for Firewood

Today I strapped on my snowshoes and headed into the forest to search for fallen [...]

A Full Table & Happy Homestead

We wouldn’t enjoy life out on our homestead nearly as much without friends and family [...]

When Life Forces You to Make Homemade Dog Food

We’ve been nearly two weeks without a vehicle, which means we haven’t been able to [...]

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Weeds and What They Tell Us

Oh Dandelion how do I love thee? Lately, I find myself dreaming of springtime. I [...]

Organizing The Homestead: The KonMarie Method

Harmony in the household is such a joyful thing! I’ll be honest. Behind every DIY [...]

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Beneath the Surface of an Unconventional Life

Remember one thing: That you should not leave the Earth until you have made it [...]

Year in Review: 2018 at Walkerland

As another year closes, and the days start to get longer again, we take time [...]

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