Monthly Archives: September 2010

Episode 3: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Posted on September 25, 2010 by admin

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Measure twice, cut once…  with homesteading, this adage, taken too far, can leave you drowning in a sea of contradictory advice. Many times I measure 3 or four times and still seem to cut twice or more. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Reading to Children: the Little House Series and Homesteading

Posted on September 21, 2010 by admin

Want to be reminded of all the things we’ve forgotten how to do? Want to be inspired with a rich descriptive list of homesteading skills from the mid-1800s? Want to spend some quality time with your children, exploring these ideas … Continue reading →

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Episode 2: Homesteading As An Investment Strategy

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

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Ten things we’ve done since starting our homestead here a year ago. These are some portfolio investments that guarantee results: Composting: the average small family generates enough food scraps in a year to produce pure garden gold. Chickens: there … Continue reading →

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Dehydrating Apples

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

Yes, it’s approaching autumn here in Oregon, and the apples have started to ripen and fall. A perfect time for us to put our new dehydrator to work.

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Backyard Chickens: Hanging a Waterer and Rainproofing a Feeder

Posted on September 11, 2010 by admin

Keeping backyard chickens is pretty easy. You basically have to give them a place to scratch and forage, feed, and water them. Using a chicken tractor or ark means little cleanup, other than changing the straw and removing stray poop … Continue reading →

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Building and Rebuilding a Milking Stanchion

Posted on September 3, 2010 by admin

As you’ve heard from me before, we’re new to all this, and boy do we screw up. I use the royal “we”, here. When it came to building a stanchion, I screwed up. But, on the bright side, I eventually … Continue reading →

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Silver and Gold: How to Invest in Them

Posted on September 3, 2010 by admin

I don’t claim to be a financial expert. But I believe that part of homesteading and self-sufficiency is diversification, whether it’s in the crops you plant or the investments you make. Please skip this post if you don’t care about … Continue reading →

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Episode 1: Bad Eggs and Control of Your Food Supply

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

Episode 1 - Bad Eggs and Control of Your Food Supply [ 35:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3942)
As Rahm Emanuel once said, never let a good crisis go to waste. The recent outbreak of salmonella eggs has given new steam to the Food Safety Bill. Folks, this is a bad thing. Every time the government ratchets … Continue reading →

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The Stumbling Homestead Podcast: An Introduction

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

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This is a short introduction podcast. It lays out the general approach of this podcast, and what to expect. It explains our move from the city to the country, why we chose to do this, and what we hope … Continue reading →

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