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Our Homesteading Journey and Our Simple Life

The Homestead

8 Sep

It has been awhile since I have introduced our homesteading journey, the animals and other shenanigans' that happen on the farm. Each year is quite a bit different than the years before. It helps keep things exciting and motivating. Introduction to Ducks This year we introduced Muscovy ... Read More about Our Homesteading Journey and Our Simple Life

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Deep Cleaning the Hen House Twice a Year

The Homestead

6 Feb

I have to admit, deep cleaning the hen house is not my favorite chore to do on the farm. For this reason, I only do it a few times a year. This is my process on how I can get away with cleaning it only a few times a year and what I do in between cleanings. The materials i use: Pine ... Read More about Deep Cleaning the Hen House Twice a Year

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Goals and Motivations for 2022

Simple Living

28 Jan

As we have entered 2022 and say goodbye to 2021, I have been thinking a lot about my 2022 Goals and Motivations. Each year, I like to set a few larger goals that I can break up into smaller steps for each month. What i have chosen for my goals and motivations Gardening Gardening is a big ... Read More about Goals and Motivations for 2022

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How to Effectively Lay Down Soaker Hoses in your Garden

The Gardens

27 May

After my gardens are planted and before you lay down any mulch, it is time to lay down your soaker hoses in the garden. This will save you hours upon hours of standing in your gardens, with a hose, watering your plants. It will also give your plants the best chance of not getting certain ... Read More about How to Effectively Lay Down Soaker Hoses in your Garden

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How to Start Flowers from Seed

The Gardens

13 May

Nothing says summer more than fresh picked flowers from your gardens. To ensure continuous blooms all season long, I like to start our first set of seeds in trays and then when the weather warms, I will have the first set of flowers as starts. Why do you plant multiple rounds of seeds? The ... Read More about How to Start Flowers from Seed

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Simple Life in the Country

Hi!  I’m Tiffany.  A crazy chicken lady who loves working in her gardens, creating beautiful DIY projects and taking care of her animals and home.  Read more about me here.

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  • How to Start Flowers from Seed

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