BlogHide Resteemsresteemedhethur240 (61)in life • 7 years agoRIP Merle - Dec 2012-May 2, 2018We love you, buddy. I really don't know how to start this. Our beloved Merle has crossed the rainbow bridge. I held him as his soul left his disease-ravaged body. He just couldn't fight it…resteemedhethur240 (61)in dogs • 7 years agoOur Dogs - Merle has EhrlichiosisFor about a week now we have noticed one of our Catahoula/Great Pyrenees mixes, Merle, has lost a lot of weight. Towards the end of the week he became lethargic and Friday night I noticed he didn't…resteemedmountainjewel (68)in homesteading • 7 years agoHOW TO | Get A $Grant$ to Plant Fruit & Nut Trees (DETAILS!)Hello wonderful friends. Yesterday we talked about our experience How We Got Paid $$$$ To Plant Fruit and Nut Trees in Our Food Forest . We shared some of the reasons to plant a Food Forest &…resteemedmountainjewel (68)in ecotrain • 7 years agoHow We Got Paid $$$$ To Plant Fruit and Nut Trees in Our Food ForestIf you’re into sustainable food production and/or Permaculture you’ve probably heard of Food Forests. The concept isn’t new, but is slowly reaching a wider audience. Establishing one can be…resteemedwalkerland (64)in homesteading • 7 years agoNine Resources on Steemit Every Homesteader Should Know About! (February 2018 Edition)There are many wonderful resources on steemit for homesteaders! They all share a common goal of building a strong community & recognizing quality content. When I first started writing on steemit a…resteemedkiaraantonoviche (59)in homesteading • 7 years ago“Focus on the Future” Friday - Mini Microphone FundraiserI want everyone to take a minute and think of a few dreams and goals you’ve been contemplating lately… is there something you’re striving towards that gives you a sense of purpose every day? What is…resteemeddonnadavisart (66)in art • 7 years agoWhen is a Painting done? And Art Curation of the Future.For Many Artists, knowing when a piece is done can be a tough decision. I know for myself it is a visceral decision. And it is not a cohesive choice, which probably makes my work suffer from…resteemedknowledge-seeker (58)in homesteadphotography • 7 years agoHomestead Photography Contest Week #8 Winners and New ThemeSo, week #7 of the Homestead Photography Contest has wrapped up. Thanks to everyone who made entries and supported those submissions. Now let’s get to the lucky winners and the new theme for next…farmstead (56)in animalphotography • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 7Day 7 Another cold, cold day today. But this is what I woke up to. My dog Koodge has been in my life for the last 7 years +. He really is an amazing dog (when he wants to be, he does have his…farmstead (56)in animalphotography • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 6Day 6 It was SO cold today. The chickens were unhappy. There was some snow on the ground, but it melted by this evening, thank goodness! The high today was maybe 27f. Counting down the days…resteemedgardengirlcanada (60)in homesteadersonline • 7 years agoHOMESTEADERSONLINE Appreciation.... The Glue That Binds Us Together and Keeps Us All In Line and SmilingOn this Family Day, I wanted to recognize a group of people on Steemit who are like family to me. Living in rural small town Canada, especially during the bitter cold Winter months, one tends not to…farmstead (56)in blackandwhitephotography • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 5Day 5 It snowed last night and I woke up to some on the ground. The weather has such an impact on me and what I can get done around here. So not too much got done, but there's always…farmstead (56)in pets • 7 years agoSaving Squeakers the Chihuahua - Farmstead's Newest AdditionWho and What is a Squeakers? Squeakers is the newest addition to the farmstead. She is an old (between 12 and 15 years) tiny little 5 pound chihuahua (mix?) who came into our lives just a few days…resteemedsagescrub (64)in homesteading • 7 years agoHow I Used Pioneer Veggies to Build Healthy Soil - My 2nd Suburban Garden - Part 2Pioneer veggies are a great way to start a new garden! In this post I will share with you how I was able to get green growing veggies across my entire garden as an edible cover crop. It helped me…farmstead (56)in animalphotography • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 4Day 4 And then there's this little tortilla chip. The "Rules". 7 black-and-white images that represent an important part of your life. Present a picture every day for 7 days. No…farmstead (56)in homesteading • 7 years agoThe Last Days of January 2018January 28th Another slow egg collecting day! But we did get 9 chicken eggs and 1 duck egg! I’m sad to say that it was possible that there were actually two duck eggs but one was probably smooshed…farmstead (56)in homesteading • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 3Day 3 Watching the Easter Egger get little munch bits from last summer’s weeds. I have to admit, today was harder to participate, for some reason! Almost just went to bed without posting.…farmstead (56)in homesteading • 7 years agoJanuary Week 4 - Part 2January 25th This is one of my favorite sights, I just love seeing my chickens free ranging and happy. We got ten eggs today! It always makes me a tiny bit disappointed when the count goes…farmstead (56)in naturephotography • 7 years agoB&W Photo Challenge - Day 2Day 2 I am yearning for spring and summer. So I end up walking aimlessly around the property in hopes of seeing some signs. This succulent is showing a little bit of life. Happy day! The…farmstead (56)in homesteading • 7 years agoReflection: Death on the FarmsteadToday marks the anniversary of the first death I experienced in person, period. I've wanted to write about this so many times, but it was way to painful for so long. Even now, my heart is aching…