Tag: BushFires
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The Sound of Silence
One Sunday afternoon, silence was broken by chickens screaming at a party van’s loud music. A week later, I discovered a rare Spring Hare, part-kangaroo, part-hare. Add in a temperamental borehole, a Rottie swimming tank, and a bold daytime hyena—and well, that’s life on my homestead.
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The Gold on Your Land
Discover the true treasure beneath your feet—your soil. From compost pits to pumice pebbles and manure tea, this homesteading journey explores how nurturing the earth can bring life, community, and sustainability to your land.
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Take Two
The first time I tried homesteading, I failed so completely that I abandoned farming—and even writing about it. But when I got my own land, I approached it differently: slower, more deliberate. I started with five chickens, then planted trees, then vegetables. Now, I’m growing food, battling hawks, and planning for bees!
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Bush Fires and Hyenas
Surrounded by wildlife and the ever-present cackle of hyenas, a bushfire on my homestead turned into an unforgettable night of grit, failed fire extinguishers, and a search for lost buckets. Read on for the adventure, the lessons learned, and the unexpected comfort found in the wild.
The Manicured Farmer 