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I am a too-many-generations-to-count homesteader/farmer. I love advocating for the good things in life: self-sufficiency, inspiration, and purpose. Join me for hysterical stories, hard lessons learned, and some “What just happened??” moments.

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This has been a rough week here as we had a family emergency Monday that has taken me away from the homestead most of the week. Unknowingly, I had put some beautiful cucumber, pumpkin, basil, zinnia, and tomato starts out to harden off on the back patio on Monday during a beautiful, warm, sunny afternoon. Do it anyway. Give 110% of yourself to something or someone , knowing the outcome is going to be a journey of great love but also great pain and suffering. And keep doing it. Your most frequently asked questions answered ! The face you make when you finally see the rewards of the hard work you put in growing carrots. Owen and Grammie Jenn’s carrot picking tip: pick the fat bottomed carrots-they make the world go round 🙂 The face you make when you finally see the rewards of the hard work you put in growing carrots. Owen and Grammie Jenn’s carrot picking tip: pick the fat bottomed carrots-they make the world go round 🙂 We have raised our own pork for the last 6 years. One hog nourishes our family over the year and we sell half and whole hogs, after they go to a provincial abattoir, to family and friends. . And seriously? I just love raising pigs.
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