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RIP Merle - Dec 2012-May 2, 2018

We love you, buddy. I really don't know how to start this. Our beloved Merle has crossed the rainbow bridge. I held him as his soul left his disease-ravaged bod...

Our Dogs - Merle has Ehrlichiosis

For about a week now we have noticed one of our Catahoula/Great Pyrenees mixes, Merle, has lost a lot of weight. Towards the end of the week he became lethargic...

HOW TO | Get A $Grant$ to Plant Fruit & Nut Trees (DETAILS!)

Hello wonderful friends. Yesterday we talked about our experience How We Got Paid $$$$ To Plant Fruit and Nut Trees in Our Food Forest. We shared some of the re...

How We Got Paid $$$$ To Plant Fruit and Nut Trees in Our Food Forest

If you’re into sustainable food production and/or Permaculture you’ve probably heard of Food Forests. The concept isn’t new, but is slowly reaching a wider audi...

Nine Resources on Steemit Every Homesteader Should Know About! (February 2018 Edition)

.jpg) There are many wonderful resources on steemit for homesteaders! They all share a common goal of building a strong community & recognizing quality content....

“Focus on the Future” Friday - Mini Microphone Fundraiser

I want everyone to take a minute and think of a few dreams and goals you’ve been contemplating lately… is there something you’re striving towards that gives you...

When is a Painting done? And Art Curation of the Future.

For Many Artists, knowing when a piece is done can be a tough decision. I know for myself it is a visceral decision. And it is not a cohesive choice, which prob...

Homestead Photography Contest Week #8 Winners and New Theme

So, week 7 of the Homestead Photography Contest has wrapped up. Thanks to everyone who made entries and supported those submissions. Now let’s get to the lucky ...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 7

Day 7 Another cold, cold day today. But this is what I woke up to. My dog Koodge has been in my life for the last 7 years +. He really is an amazing dog (when h...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 6

Day 6 It was SO cold today. The chickens were unhappy. There was some snow on the ground, but it melted by this evening, thank goodness! The high today was mayb...

HOMESTEADERSONLINE Appreciation.... The Glue That Binds Us Together and Keeps Us All In Line and Smiling

On this Family Day, I wanted to recognize a group of people on Steemit who are like family to me. Living in rural small town Canada, especially during the bitte...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 5

Day 5 It snowed last night and I woke up to some on the ground. The weather has such an impact on me and what I can get done around here. So not too much got do...

Saving Squeakers the Chihuahua - Farmstead's Newest Addition

Who and What is a Squeakers? Squeakers is the newest addition to the farmstead. She is an old (between 12 and 15 years) tiny little 5 pound chihuahua (mix?) who...

How I Used Pioneer Veggies to Build Healthy Soil - My 2nd Suburban Garden - Part 2

Pioneer veggies are a great way to start a new garden! In this post I will share with you how I was able to get green growing veggies across my entire garden as...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 4

Day 4 And then there's this little tortilla chip. --- The "Rules". 7 black-and-white images that represent an important part of your life. Present a picture eve...

The Last Days of January 2018

January 28th Another slow egg collecting day! But we did get 9 chicken eggs and 1 duck egg! I’m sad to say that it was possible that there were actually two duc...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 3

Day 3 Watching the Easter Egger get little munch bits from last summer’s weeds. I have to admit, today was harder to participate, for some reason! Almost just w...

January Week 4 - Part 2

January 25th This is one of my favorite sights, I just love seeing my chickens free ranging and happy. We got ten eggs today! It always makes me a tiny bit disa...

B&W Photo Challenge - Day 2

Day 2 I am yearning for spring and summer. So I end up walking aimlessly around the property in hopes of seeing some signs. This succulent is showing a little b...

Reflection: Death on the Farmstead

Today marks the anniversary of the first death I experienced in person, period. I've wanted to write about this so many times, but it was way to painful for so ...