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Wow! It's been awhile since I checked up on this post and I can't believe all the responses I got! You guys all rock! I like the lazy route, and i'm sure i'll have a couple going that way, but as this is still new for us, my OCDness is coming out in my desire to master the art of composting...

Howdy Sufficient Self world! I'm surprised there's not a section dedicated for animals, so I guess this will go in the "Everything Else" section. The fiancee and I recently moved to our farm and although we're vegetarians we do enjoy cheeses from both goats and sheep, as well as the soaps. We...

so along our quest to get as close to self-sufficient as possible, our goal is to make all of our own compost for the veggie beds. the current plan is to have (upon completion, some time down the road...) 27 raised beds, measuring 4'x20'. that's a lotta compost. we're looking around trying to...

Savingdogs: spot on! You recognized us :o] thanks for your referral of this site, we've been browsing the many postings and have gotten many good ideas so far. We literally just finished moving in -- well, if you consider boxes everywhere "moved-in" -- but the housewarming is next weekend so...

thanks guys! Bubblingbrooks: right after I posted this I read in a book about cold frames how they use manure to help generate heat. Perfect timing! Patandchickens and hwillm: thanks for the suggestion! I've checked out his Winter Harvest Handbook, but that was before we moved onto our farm...

Hello all! Not sure if this is the right place to post about greenhouse heating, but I figured it was pretty much a DIY project. We just moved to our farm, and have been installing our raised beds. I've fashioned some U-clamp supports for PVC piping so that we can extend the season a bit, but...

Hello there Sufficient-Self world! A fellow goat enthusiast recommended this site for connecting with folks who are passionate about Homesteading. My fiancee and I recently left the hustle-and-bustle life of the city for 5 acres of paradise in Southwestern Washington state. For her it was a...