Accidental Homesteader

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  • Beekeeping at Night

    After swearing off beekeeping at night, we once again did it. We bought two new hives, which we had to… Read More

  • Making Oilcloth

    Making Oilcloth

    So we have a lot of things that need covering outside, and I’m a dork, so I’ve been making oilcloth… Read More

  • What’s Next?

    So yesterday was what did we do last year. Today is what are we doing this year? Read More

  • Seedlings

    I started my seeds for the year. I’ve got a setup in my mud room that has a warming mat,… Read More

  • Birds! Birds! Birds!

    Birds! Birds! Birds!

    We have a whole lot of wonderful birds in our yard. It’s like a Hitchcock film up in here. A… Read More

  • It’s the most wonderful time of the year

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year

    I LOVE Spring. Everything about it. And while it doesn’t look all that springy right now (foggy), it’s going to… Read More

  • Caged Heat

    We are getting ready to start working on increasing our flock. To that end, we purchased a small chicken run… Read More

  • Compost Bins

    Compost Bins

    I’ve been sick for a while so I haven’t been able to do much, but my beloved made a compost… Read More

  • Chickens In Your Backyard

    Chickens In Your Backyard

    So I was weeding our once and future berry patch when some very inquisitive chickens happened by.  Meet the chickens. Read More

  • Field of Dreams

    We have more lawn than any person needs. I hate lawns. Hey, let’s put non-native, water-intensive plants that we use… Read More