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A couple of weeks ago I made my first batch of chevre'. I added a bit of powdered sugar and a LOT of fresh blueberries. It was really yummy, and my kids gobbled it up on bagels. I have another batch dripping in the cooler as we speak. I thought the last batch was a bit creamier than I wanted...

I am interested in seeing how you all make your home made teat dip for when you milk your goats. I want to start making my own, but don't want to use just bleach water. That seems like it would be too drying for the goat girls. I don't want to cause any discomfort. How do you make yours?

Last year I started winter gardening in a cold frame. It was really successful, and I have plans to build another one this year to grow even more of our winter time food. One of the veggies that does well in a winter garden is Swiss Chard. I grew some this last time and it is out there...

This is another of Hubbys projects from last summer. He used an old drum from a washing machine, some scrap for legs, some leftover spray paint, and an old grate from a defunct Weber grill! We roasted marshmallows on it all summer long and had regular "campfires" out on the patio. The best...

Last year Hubby made me this homemade compost tumbler. I have made a few batches of compost now, and it works really well and is so much easier to turn than a pile with a pitchfork! I think it is kind of cute. We call it R2. :-) Do any of you all have patterns/plans for compost tumblers...

Howdy! I am new here and hoping to learn a lot. I live on 6 acres in Central Oregon! I raise a garden (NOT easy here) and have chickens, horses, and goats-both milkers and meat. Is there anyone else here from Oregons dry side??

After reading the thread about the homemade laundry soap, I made some to try this week. It was easy and I am very happy with the results. Definitely making that again. Now I was just wondering if there is a recipe for automatic dishwashing soap/detergent? I go through a lot of that with a...