Category Archives: self sufficient

Behind the scene at our Orchard

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

      “Since you came and pruned that apple tree in our back yard, it has really produced!  We were wondering if you could stop by and do it again….it’s starting to lean and I’d like you to maybe take one … Continue reading →

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A Blendmaster

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Black Raspberries  grow wild in our neck of the woods. Hold onto that thought. I’ve  been  reading  15 Herbs for Tea: Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletin   the last couple of days and kicking around the idea of planting an herb  tea … Continue reading →

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A night in Jail is not necessarily a bad thing…

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Once there was a farmer who  had one son and one horse.  One day his horse ran away.    When his neighbors heard about it, they came to comfort him.  “Such bad luck- we’re sorry your only horse ran away.” they said. … Continue reading →

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Country Boys Can Survive

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

I had a good friend in New York City He never called me by my name, just hillbilly My Grandpa taught me how to live off the land And his taught him to be a business man He used to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the approaching blizzard

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

As I write this, a blizzard  is barreling our way. 8 to 12 inches of snow, with sustained winds of 35 miles per hour with higher gusts possible. White out conditions.  Travel not advised. _____________________________ I LOVE blizzards. I really … Continue reading →

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Improvised Emergency Oil Candles

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Reblogged from Perfect Whole: (Just for a change, a practical post.) Several people asked me about the oil candles I referred to in Perfect Whole, Superstorm Sandy Edition, so I thought I would post some pictures and directions for anyone … Continue reading →

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A new 2 chord wood shed, a Red Wattle gilt and more

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I hit the ground running yesterday morning. I wanted to build a simple  shed to store firewood. I was inspired by a fellow blogger…. Sara  The shed was done by  noon and by 2 PM I had the firewood stacked  … Continue reading →

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A Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

tearing out the old floor in one of our buildings this week I’m one of those people that can visualize something in my mind before it exists.  Maybe you’re able to do that too. I’ve been percolating on a small … Continue reading →

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My Walden

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Bald eagle in our wind break.  He’s not landing/ he’s taking off.    in a split second he was gone… _______________________________________ Thoreau spent  2 years carving out a life on Walden’s pond before he pulled the plug on his experiment. … Continue reading →

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So you want to Intern at an Organic farmstead do ya?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Have you ever trained a tomato to climb a pole? climbing tomato from 2009 While I was pruning, staking and  tying  off the young tomatoes  to the  poles this morning,   my mind was savoring the enjoyment I get as I … Continue reading →

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