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Why Quail Are Perfect for Your First Homestead Livestock
When we first started our homestead, chickens were an obvious choice for our initial livestock, but it wasn’t long before we expanded to...
Elise Goplerud
Aug 29, 20242 min read
10 Signs You Should Drop Everything and Start a Homestead
How many of these have you thought about?
Elise Goplerud
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Overcoming Floods and Failures: Our DIY Bridge Build Saga (part 2)
The second part in our bridge building tale.
Elise Goplerud
Aug 1, 20243 min read
Overcoming Floods and Failures: Our Homestead Bridge Saga (Part one)
How We Built and Lost Our Bridge in Three Days
Elise Goplerud
Jul 25, 20243 min read
Rooster Life and Death on the Homestead
We recently butchered our rooster. Read on for why, how, and our thoughts on raising and butchering animals.
Elise Goplerud
Jul 9, 20243 min read
How to Make a Quick, Cheap and Easy Firewood Rack
Build a cheap, fast, and easy firewood rack with our step-by-step guide! Save money, stay warm, and keep your wood organized.
Elise Goplerud
Jun 26, 20242 min read
15+ Native Plants for an Edible Landscape in Maine
Explore Maine's edible landscape with 20 low-maintenance native plants for your homestead. Boost nutrition, support wildlife, and simplify.
Elise Goplerud
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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