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Wild birds in my farm

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 10 Oct

Of late have realized that wild bids are liking my homestead. I think it is because of the few morsels I like to throw here and there. I also have a bowl for drinking and bathing. I think this is why bird population is increasing...

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The Old Dairy Barn

Kareng @kareng (80243) • United States 23 May 19

I posted a photo of the old barn on the property behind us that was originally one big homestead in the 1800's and early 1900's. I know our home was built in 1860 so the barns I am guessing. followed either soon after or several...

cooperative extension service

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I Do Not Know What the Weather Holds

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169489) • United States 8 Dec 16

My body has aches and pains but the forecast is not foreseeing any storms. A coworker said the same thing earlier about her rheumatoid arthritis.. We use a heated mattress pad on the bed and that helps my aches and pains a whole...

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Do you plant a vegetable garden?

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (127163) • United States 28 Feb 16

Well, do you? If so, what do you plant? I plant one each year. I have two 10 x 10 raised beds that I plant. I'm a total amateur so some things do well and some things not so much. Every year I plant cucumbers, yellow squash,...

vegetable garden

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Would you ever consider homesteading?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Dec 09

Homesteading is gaining in popularity, especially as costs go up and wages go down. A lot of people are looking for more self reliance and getting out of the system. Would you ever consider it? Why or why not?

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Swimming Ponds

NekoWashu @NekoWashu (106) • United States 1 Sep 08

When I was in high school I developed an allergy to the chlorine and chemicals they use in public swimming pools. I absolutely love swimming though. So I was researching alternatives and discovered the swimming ponds! (also known...

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Buying Land

NekoWashu @NekoWashu (106) • United States 1 Sep 08

I am looking forward to the day when I can purchase a piece of land and begin my homestead. I've heard lots of stories to date about the pros and cons of owning your own land and the buying process. I'm looking to purchase about...

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Cochin Bantams and Other Poultry

NekoWashu @NekoWashu (106) • United States 31 Aug 08

I am interested in raising cochin bantams and other breeds of poultry on my (future) homestead. I've been reading about them and they seem like a great breed that will both fill my needs and be enjoyable. They're so cute and I...

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I went on a picnic today. It was free for supporting members of the 1812 Home-

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 17 Aug 08

stead. Loved it. All we had to do was eat! Macaroni salad, potato salad, cole slaw (that's a cabbage salad for people who may not have heard of one) made from cabbage grown at the homestead, baked beans, ribs, and chicken. They...

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