I’m back from the Denver Self Reliance Expo

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It was a nice show and I not only got to meet many fans and old friends, but was able to meet Eve and Eivin Kilcher of the Discovery Channel's series, Alaska; the Last...

You’d think things would slow down sooner or later

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At least now I'm starting to can in earnest. Today, I started seeding out some Leelanau Sweetglo watermelons (before they go bad in the greenhouse!) They have a nice, thick rind and while I...

Spring is here; I’m starting my first seeds!

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Well, spring is officially here on our homestead, even though it was 6° F this morning. Because peppers and petunias take quite a while to grow to decent size, I start both of them...

Rain is coming so we postponed haying

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Meanwhile, Will and Eric are setting trusses up on the new barn. How exciting! After all this time, it's starting to quickly look like a barn! And that gives us hope that maybe we'll...

David came out to help harvest

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And while he was here, Hondo decided he needed to be held on David's lap like he used to be when he was a pup. Unfortunately, Hondo's a lot bigger now, but he still...