Author Archives: Jennifer

All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party #14

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jennifer

Last week, we were able to get started trenching in our new livestock system. I am so excited to see this project taking shape. You might remember this project is one of my Homestead Goals: 17 in 17. This is … Continue reading →

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DIY Replacing a Hydrant

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Jennifer

One of the things we have inherited with this farm is an aging infrastructure. The owner previous to us had discontinued using the pump system that pumped water out of one of the ponds. Instead, he switched all of the … Continue reading →

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All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party #13

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Jennifer

Can you believe it’s nearly the first of February? We have been starting seeds indoors in anticipation of the warmer, spring days that lay ahead. Last year, we had our most successful year yet starting our bedding plants. We are … Continue reading →

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All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party #12

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Jennifer

This week we traded the cold and ice for more moderate temperatures and MUD. That has made many of the projects around here either hard to do or completely impossible.  As much as I appreciate the moisture, I’m hoping we … Continue reading →

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Homesteading Goals: 17 in 17

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jennifer

The beginning of the year is a great time to analyze the previous year and to make plans for the upcoming year. If you’re like me, you have goals that you would like attain during 2017. Many of the goals … Continue reading →

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