It's Firewood Season
We live by the seasons: mud, garden, firewood, and snow. We're ending firewood and on the way to snow, and our efforts are focused on getting the last of the wood into the woodshed.
View ArticleSplitting Wood by Hand
Splitting firewood with hand tools is a skill every homesteader should have. Even if you own a mechanical wood splitter, knowing how to use a splitting maul and wedges comes in handy when the wood is...
View ArticleFor the Birds
Dead trees that pose no danger to people or their surroundings can be left in place to provide valuable wildlife habitat. We left some standing in our backyard and are rewarded by daily visits from...
View ArticleMaple Syrup Season is Here!
The warm days and cool nights of March make the sweet sap of the northeast's sugar maples flow. When the sap runs, you have to be ready. But rewards are incomparable. Nothing beats the taste of Pure...
View ArticleLessons in Maple Syrup Production
Life's lessons are the best way to learn how to do something. On the family farm, the opportunities to learn abound. We learned a lot about making maple syrup this year and we can't wait for next year...
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