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The Morning the Chickens Escaped

A true story involving pajamas, flip-flops, no bra, several chickens, some unfortunate language—and FaceTime. There are moments in homesteading that make you feel deeply connected to the land. You walk…
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Why We Raise Chickens at JDK Ranchette

Eggs, Entertainment & Questionable Life Choices There is something wonderfully wholesome about walking outside on a beautiful Arizona morning, breathing in the fresh country air, and gathering warm eggs from…
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The Economics of a Fairy Garden

The Economics of a Fairy Garden

Finding Abundance in the Midst of Discord Before we ever imagined packing up our suburban life and moving off-grid, Dan and I did what we thought responsible people our age…
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A Walk Through New Bedford

A Walk Through New Bedford

May 20, 2021 — New Bedford, Pennsylvania It was one of those warm Pennsylvania days when the sun was bright but the air hadn’t yet become heavy with summer humidity.…
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New Ranch Activity-Skeet Shooting

New Ranch Activity-Skeet Shooting

An afternoon of skeet shooting at the ranch! Skeet shooting is a sport with deep roots, starting in the 1920s as a way for hunters to sharpen their skills during…
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Greenhouse Update:  More Trellis Please!

Greenhouse Update: More Trellis Please!

Building a Greenhouse Trellis for Fast-Growing Tomatoes The greenhouse is buzzing with growth this season—our tomatoes, cucumbers, and even green beans are shooting up faster than we imagined! To keep…
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Giving New Life to Abalone Shells

Giving New Life to Abalone Shells

Project of the Day: Giving New Life to Abalone Shells For decades, these beautiful abalone shells sat at Dan’s parents’ home, and later found a resting place in what we…
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Chickens and Eggs all in one day! So happy

Chickens and Eggs all in one day! So happy

What came first—the chicken or the egg? Either way, we’re officially in the chicken game! Today, we were gifted FOUR beautiful hens by a fellow homesteader (thank you!!), and our…
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