Efficient sheep shearing practices have greatly benefited us and our sheep! Approaching the time to shear your sheep? Having 7+ pounds of wool shaved off right before the hot summer sun rolls in sounds pretty nice, right?? As sheep owners, we recognize the importance of shearing our sheep periodically throughout the year – it is […]

The Answer to Efficient Sheep Shearing: Tips from the Farm

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Some of my favorite habits to stay motivated throughout the busy summer months! Handling Summer: Our busiest season! If you are a gardener or a farm owner in any capacity, you know first hand how hectic the summer months can become and if not, you can just take my word for it :)! Yes, it’s […]

Staying productive and motivated for Gardening Season: My favorite habits!

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Enjoy our 3 Ingredient Instant Pot Strawberry Ice Cream Topping (aka Strawberry Sauce) – it’s the easiest strawberry sauce recipe ever! It’s Strawberry Season! Strawberries (fresh or frozen), sugar, and lemon juice is all you need for this fool-proof recipe. No pectin, no cornstarch, no artificial preservative, and no added color. This is such a […]

How to Make Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Topping

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Breaking down the multicolored USDA hardiness zone map into a personal level in your garden. What is a hardiness zone? “What is the hardiness zone in [insert state]?” – a phrase common to gardeners and farmers alike … but what is it? A hardiness zone (also known as plant hardiness zone, gardening zone, or USDA […]

Knowing your Hardiness Zone in the Midwest

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Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that fits just right? Why not recreate it in different fabrics or sizes by drafting your own pattern? Drafting a pattern from an existing garment is a great way to replicate the fit and style of your favorite clothes. In this guide, we’ll show you how to […]

How to Draft a Pattern from Your Favorite Clothes

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