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2 Farm Rules Nobody Told You

March 28, 2021March 28, 2021 / Trace Creek Acres / Leave a comment

People always ask what to do and not to do on a new homestead. From experience, we've discovered two rules nobody ever mentions. These are NOT optional!!

Greenhouse Adventures!

September 4, 2020 / Lori Crane / 2 Comments

THE GREENHOUSE IS HERE! I've wanted this Palram Mythos 6x8 green greenhouse since I can remember. Every time I go on Wayfair, it's not on sale or sold out. Seriously, it's been a few years since I fell in love with it. This is the advertised photo. So pretty! This year, I was anxious to … Continue reading Greenhouse Adventures!

A Little Mater Processing Up In Here

August 27, 2020August 25, 2020 / Lori Crane / Leave a comment

If you've never canned anything in your life, tomatoes are the place to start! You don't need a lot of know-how. You don't need a lot of ingredients. You don't need to figure out how to use a pressure canner. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED: Glass preserving jars with lids (quarts or pints)A water-bath canner and … Continue reading A Little Mater Processing Up In Here

Crazy Busy 2020

August 24, 2020August 25, 2020 / Lori Crane / 2 Comments

I admit it. I've been very negligent of the blog since 2020 began. If you know us, you know we bought our farm July 2019, and you know we had a million plans and ideas. I swear, I had great intentions of keeping everyone informed on how we were doing, what we were raising, showing … Continue reading Crazy Busy 2020

Homesteading: How to Know When You’ve Made it

May 16, 2020October 14, 2020 / Lori Crane / Leave a comment

First, what is a homesteader? The term means different things to different people. Most folks agree with the basic premise that it means living off the land, but the amount of "land" and the amount of "living" varies. Some think it means going completely off grid, while others think it means having just a garden … Continue reading Homesteading: How to Know When You’ve Made it

New Homestead Dos and Don’ts

July 7, 2019November 12, 2020 / Lori Crane / Leave a comment

I bought some land to set up a country homestead. Now what?

The Best Words of Advice (so far)

July 4, 2019November 12, 2020 / Lori Crane / Leave a comment

New homesteader? Dos and Don'ts.

Starting from Scratch

June 23, 2019November 12, 2020 / Lori Crane / Leave a comment

After nine years of looking for the perfect place, we're finally starting our country homestead! Follow along.

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