Homestead

Listen, I’ve been gardening for over twenty years across four properties, and I’m going to tell you something most people don’t realize: that $4.99 seed packet is either a one-time…

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General

Reintroduction: Still Here, Still Sharp

Pretty, Private, and to the Point—some things never change, even when everything else does. It’s been a while since I’ve graced these pages with my particular brand of forest-dwelling wisdom,…

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The Garden

Winter Homesteading in Colorado: Real Challenges and Survival Tips

Winter on a Colorado homestead is a mix of beauty and challenges. While the snow-covered landscape is stunning, the day-to-day realities of managing frozen buckets, stubborn chickens, waddling ducks, and…

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The Garden

Greenhouses that work for new homesteaders and gardening enthusiasts

I’m a big fan of greenhouses, especially for those living in areas with short growing seasons. Here in Colorado, our long winters and brief summers can really limit gardening opportunities.…

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