Tag Archives: 31 Day Self Reliance Challange

Tracking Drift Patterns on your Homestead.

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

One of the very first things any gardener or homesteader should be doing to watching where the winds come from, how they move around your home, yard, barns and of course your garden sites. Second to this is the water … Continue reading →

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Sheep Milking in 2019

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Just another day on the farm

I love my milking Sheep. If I had to choose between owning a good milking sheep or a goat, I am ALWAYS going to pick my sheep. While the volume is not as much as a dairy goat, the fact … Continue reading →

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Self Reliance Challange 2019

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Once again Lisa is having a 31 day Self Reliance Challenge for bloggers to join in with. Make a resolution to be more self reliant in 2019! Being more self reliant helps save money and increase your confidence and skills. … Continue reading →

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Ordering Seeds in these changing times.

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

This post is tailored more towards those that have land, bigger gardens and for homesteaders that are growing to fill their jars, cellars, pantry’s and keep their families bellies full for up to a year or two. Its not going … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Four Overview

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Week Four Overview O my time is flying by, the challenge is almost over.. and then I need to do the overview. The past week has been great.. but so busy! My husband was home for the week, a … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Three Overview

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Week Three Overview How did we get to week three already! Crazy how fast the time this month is flying by.. We finally got rain, and we really needed it. I got to try out our new small metal … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week Two Overview

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Week Two Overview Well, its been a very busy week on the farm, its spring.. is there any other kind 🙂 The weather has been outstanding in the sense of warm, sunny with a light breeze.. however we need … Continue reading →

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Sour Dough Nettle Bread

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

This is such a free form bread to me.. I had to write things down to make sure I could present this recipe in a format that other would get good results. I am assuming you know how to make … Continue reading →

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Rabbits Manure

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

I raised meat rabbits on the farm. I got my rabbits at the first small animal and bird sale I could find the very first spring on the farm. They have been with us the past 14 years now. I … Continue reading →

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31 Day Self Reliance Challange Week One Overview

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Just another day on the farm

Week One Overview Well, its been a busy week here on the farm, we have been working on the house, the yard, the gardens. We had company come and visit the farm and we had the STORM. The weather … Continue reading →