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First time using a cold frame for fall / winter greens - what should I know?
My friends said I should build a cold frame for winter lettuce, so I bought two panes of glass (previously doors) for 10 dollars each, and we used scrap lumber to create two boxes. I can open them for venting. We've put them in the garden (which I guess I should cover with mulch for the winter? separate question...)
What's something you thought would be easy about homesteading that turned out to be surprisingly difficult?
I think there's a pretty big gap between how people imagine homesteading and what it's actually like once you're doing it. Some things that seem complicated turn out to be pretty straightforward. Other things that sound simple end up consuming way more time, money, or energy than expected. I'm curious what caught everyone off guard. And on the flip side, what's something you were intimidated by initially that turned out to be easier than you expected? submitted by /u/rbprepin [link] [comments]
Harvested our first chickens
Only did two today, my buddy who we are splitting cost, work, and time with, is an experienced butcher with deer and hogs. I am not but I’m learning. So we only did two of them today so we could make sure our plan on paper went as smooth as we wanted, and so I could learn. Broke one up into cuts, the other we made dinner with. Slowly cutting our reliance on the grocery store. 4 hours from farm to table. Processing ~25 more in two weeks, and the last batch of ~22 in 4-5 weeks. With his help, I process my own deer, this was so much easier.
Some recent photos from the Ranch
JCM Ranch has been vibrant with colors the last few weeks. About to peek. First couple shots were this morning and stocking up on wood for the winter. After months of dealing with the post office, we finally receive our first mail. We only get mail delivered two days a week. And found a localist CSA farm that does over 200 varieties of peppers and have been building up my hot sauce, salsa stock. submitted by /u/OBB76 [link] [comments]
Land recommendations
i’m interested to hear from you guys where you would buy land do this type of build. I currently already own a trailer and have about 80,000. I’d be willing to put towards land. I’ve lived in a trailer for a few months so I know it’s not all glamorous. if you can think of any place you would look for land in particular or if you happen to be selling any. my only concern is I do not want to live near methheads submitted by /u/Defiant_Slice1729 [link] [comments]
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