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Miniature Easter Garden

miniature Easter garden

A couple of years ago, our family had fun making a miniature Easter garden.  This was a simple, inexpensive and yet memorable way for us to celebrate the true meaning of Easter. Supplies to Gather Ahead of Time 1 large, shallow bowl 1 large tin can ~ about 4 inches in diameter and 4 inches…

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I'm Rebecca. I created this blog for those who love living on, or dream of living on, a little piece of land. Some posts are meant to inspire you to try something new, others are just for fun. Always, I welcome you to explore our little farm and get a glimpse of the rural life we love.

How to Give Antibiotics to a Chicken

how to give antibiotics to a chicken

If you ever need to know how to give antibiotics to a chicken (or any bird), hopefully this short video will help. Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian. I’m just a hobby farmer who loves her animals and wants to help them the best I can. First, hold the chicken securely, but not too tightly….

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Making Goat’s Milk Soap

making soap

I am so excited that Tristen Nead has shared her knowledge of making goat’s milk soap with us!  This is something I have always wanted to try, and Tristen makes absolutely beautiful soap!  For any who are short on time, you can find incredibly reasonable prices in her Etsy Shop. Oatmeal & Honey Goat’s Milk…

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Putting the Garden to Bed

Garden tools, truck, burn barrel

There is a sense of deep satisfaction in putting the garden to bed and getting everything ready for the blanket of snow that is just around the corner! We broke the job into smaller tasks and checked them off as we could and as the weather cooperated. It always feels like a race against mother…

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How to Make Compost Tea – Easy Step by Step Instructions

Compost Tea looks and sounds nasty!  It’s not for you!  It’s for your plants! Compost tea is packed with nutrients for the garden and it is pretty simple and cheap to make.  If I’d known it was this easy, I would have started making it years ago!  Once my supplies are gathered I can start…

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Converting a Barn Stall into a Chicken Coop

The baby chicks grew so fast!  We decided to make a home for them by converting one of our barn stalls into a chicken coop. First we knocked down old wasp nests and cobwebs and cleaned out the straw bedding. Next we put down about 6 inches of fresh pine shavings. They smell so good! We prefer…

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Getting the Garden In

Some years we have amazing gardens.  Some years life is so hectic we don’t even try.  Even though we are getting a late start this year, we think we might set a record for our most epic garden ever. Getting the garden started is a LOT of work, so it’s “all hands on deck!”  Thankfully…

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