Monthly Archives: April 2011

Episode 34: Mikey Sklar of Holy Scrap Hotsprings

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

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This week it is my pleasure to bring you an interview with Mikey Sklar of Holy Scrap Hotsprings. Mikey has an interesting story: five years ago he and his girlfriend quit their jobs in New York city and bought … Continue reading →

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Episode 33: Critical Thinking on the Homestead

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

 

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Critical thinking is one of the most important skills you can teach kids Critical thinking is a tool: we can use it to sort out the latest crises we hear about every day Learning to recognize logical fallicies … Continue reading →

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The Hoop Chicken Tractor

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

Here’s some pictures and video of my new hoop house chicken tractor. I tried to make it as light as possible this time, and it’s roughly the same weight as my smaller A-frame model, but has more than twice the … Continue reading →

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Episode 32: Stumbling Almanac

Posted on April 16, 2011 by admin

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This week we discuss a number of homestead updates, with a focus on our recent mistakes. Topics discussed: Accidental spring broccoli Using cow manure too early The loss of a calf Accidental rooster purchase Building Mason Bee houses Am … Continue reading →

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Episode 31: Family Harvest Eating with Keith Snow

Posted on April 9, 2011 by admin

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This week we had the pleasure of interview chef Keith Snow of harvesteating.com. Keith’s website and podcasts cover cooking and eating seasonally with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients. He’s a great source of ideas and inspiration for the ever-plaguing question: what … Continue reading →

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The Avian Aqua Miser: Review and Installation

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

I recently ordered the Avian Aqua Miser 3-nipple kit from Anna and Mark at waldeneffect.org. All I have to say is, I love things that just work. Easy to put together, and the chickens immediately figured it out. One less … Continue reading →

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Episode 30: Poor Richard’s Almanac

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

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Okay, so it’s not Poor Richard, but in the style of this lively almanac of yesteryear, we’d like to do some homestead updates. Join us this week as we discuss our updates and sample a little bit of wisdom … Continue reading →

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