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Reclaimed Window Greenhouse Part Two: Framing
In this second segment of our reclaimed window greenhouse build, we show the framing and some of the sheathing.
Feb 13, 2023


Introduction to Mittleider Gardening
There is just something amazing about planting a tiny seed and watching it grow into a productive plant. Mittleider Gardening
Feb 6, 2023


Survival Garden Seeds
When Survival Garden Seeds contacted Marie and I to test their seeds in our gardens this year we were glad to.
Jan 31, 2023


Root Cellar Reveal and Pantry Tour
My whole family has worked so hard to finish my root cellar. I absolutely love how it turned out. Completed Root Cellar The outside of...
Jan 31, 2022


Root Cellar Part 4: Roof
Getting our root cellar walls built was a huge accomplishment, but now we are moving on to the more complex roof.
Jan 14, 2022


How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds the Easy Way [Clothes Dryer]
Removing sunflower seeds in the dryer is so easy.
Oct 22, 2021


Alpaca Baby from Birth to Walking (with a Little Assistance)
Usually, alpacas have their babies without any difficulty but occasionally they need more help.
Oct 13, 2021


Easily Remove Walnut Husks
Before moving to our small acreage, I didn’t even know what a walnut looked like outside of the grocery store. I was amazed when I...
Aug 23, 2021


How to Make Goat’s Milk Palatable
Tips and techniques to ensure the best flavor in your goat’s milk if you own your own goats. And, if you try these steps and still have...
May 27, 2021


Root Cellar Part One: Excavation
The first step for my root cellar was the excavation.
May 12, 2021


How to Shear an Alpaca; with Guest Alpaca Shearer, Clint Goodwin
Clint Goodwin agreed to share some of his 23 years’ worth of hard-earned knowledge about how to shear an alpaca.
May 11, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 3; Purifying Tallow
The purification of tallow is an optional additional step after rendering your fat into tallow. It takes additional impurities out of the...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 2 (Method 4 of 4); Rendering Tallow Using the Stovetop Method
Take a look at our fat preparation post for how to prepare it for rendering. There are multiple methods of rendering fat into tallow...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 2 (Method 3 of 4); Rendering Tallow Using the Electric Roasting Pan Method
Take a look at our fat preparation post for how to prepare it for rendering. There are multiple methods of rendering fat into tallow...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 2 (Method 2 of 4); Rendering Tallow Using the Oven Roasting Pan Method
Take a look at our fat preparation post for how to prepare it for rendering. There are multiple methods of rendering fat into tallow...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 2 (Method 1 of 4); Rendering Tallow Using the Crock-Pot Method
Take a look at our fat preparation post for how to prepare the fat and suet for rendering. There are multiple methods of rendering fat...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow Part 1; Preparing Fat/Suet for Rendering into Tallow
Tallow is made from animal fat. Traditionally, this was an item that women knew how to make as it is the primary ingredient in many...
Apr 19, 2021


How to Make Tallow 7 Part Series
I teach you How to Make Tallow in this 7-part series. Part 1 is preparing fat for rendering into tallow (suet). We also show you the...
Apr 18, 2021


Egg Ultrasound: How to Candle an Egg
When a woman is pregnant and we want to see what is happening we use an ultrasound. Fortunately, with an egg it is not so difficult. All...
Apr 7, 2021
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