Category Archives: Composting

The Mostly-Organic Compost Pile

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Erin D. | Permalink 2

When I began this homestead-oriented journey back in 2009, one of the first things I did was to start a compost pile… of sorts. The previous owners of [..]

Composting, Household Modifications, Sustainability ,

Life is Good

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Erin D. | Permalink 3

As I type this, I’m sitting on the grass in the chicken yard, watching the girls hunting and scratching and pecking. There’s a pretty good wind up that’s [..]

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The Chickens Are Coming!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Erin D. | Permalink 1

We’ve had three days in the 50′s now – the sun has been out, and the vast swaths of snow are melting away. As much as I have [..]

Chickens, Composting, Planning, Planning ,