farming
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Roots in Natural Living, Gratitude for Modern Medicine
“Natural health is how God designed our bodies to thrive, and doctors are how He cares for us when storm clouds roll in.” As parents, we often have a preferred playbook when our kiddos aren’t feeling well. On our farmstead,… Continue reading
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Chickens vs. Guineas vs. Quail: A Homestead Poultry Comparison
“Every farm has its own rhythm; the right bird is simply the one that sings in tune with yours.” If you’re looking to expand your homestead flock beyond standard backyard layers—or deciding where to start—it’s easy to get overwhelmed by… Continue reading
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Wild Yarrow: History, Healing, and Hunting This Ancient Herb
“I will pluck the yarrow fair, That more brave shall be my hand, That more warm shall be my lips, That more swift shall be my foot. May I an island be at sea, May I a rock be on… Continue reading
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Clever Cleavers: Nature’s Velcro
“Whoever drinks cleaver water for nine weeks shall be so beautiful, everyone will fall in love with them.” — Ancient Welsh Folk Belief **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine… Continue reading
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Purple Dead Nettle: Purple Powerhouse
“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” Luke 12:27 **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these… Continue reading
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Unschooling: Farmstead Style
If you have been wondering where I’ve been the last three weeks, it is goat kidding season here on the farm which means a chaotic whirlwind of waddling goats finally releasing their long-held hostages in a flurry of grunts, calls,… Continue reading
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Chickweed: The Forager’s Winter Star
“He who seeks the mind of the Creator in the little things of the earth shall find a wisdom that the world cannot give.” — In the spirit of George Washington Carver **Before proceeding with this article, please note that… Continue reading
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Sticky Hands, Full Hearts: A Winter Activity for Little Stewards
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you… In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” -Job 12:7-10 We have had… Continue reading
