Sustainable Living & Self-Reliance for Tomorrow’s Challenges
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Surviving Winter 2025 Off-Grid
No running water. Low on Firewood. Living without fossil fuels is hard. Oh, and how to reset a well pump It’s only January, and it’s already been a tough winter here in upstate New York.… Read more
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Splitting Firewood and Collecting Pinecones
Happy holidays, friends! How fast the time has flown and I am still working on my fall chore in the final days before winter solstice. I am currently only heating my cabin with wood so… Read more
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When the Trucks Stop: Becoming A Resilient Citizen
Hello friends! If you read my blog, it’s probably because I either forced you to (thanks, fam) or you are as concerned about our planet as I am. I started this post before the election,… Read more
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Improve Your Garden Soil with Regenerative Techniques
Harvest lessons prompts fall soil amendments Happy Autumn! The weather in September has been absolutely gorgeous in upstate New York, it’s been sunny, warm and dry. Like the past two summers, New York experienced loads… Read more
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Chickens Go Camping
Converting a camper into a chicken coop The chicken camper coop project started back in April by moving my beat-up 1982 Scottie about 50 feet navigating by three large tree stumps into the corner back… Read more
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Forest bathing and Grounding, how spending time in the woods can improve health
Having two German Shepherds who require exercising, I spend a lot of time walking through the woods that I am fortunate to live in. For the past three years, we have been out there every… Read more
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Summer Eco-Prepping Includes a New Manual Push Mower
Happy mid-summer! Is everybody warm enough yet? 2024 is already breaking heat records. Here in upstate New York, the weather has been noticeably wetter these past few years, and we have definitely had many hot… Read more
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Chainsaw Confidence: Tips for Women on Buying, Using, and Maintaining Chainsaws
Chainsaws are powerful handheld tools primarily used for cutting through wood. They can be intimidating if you haven’t used one before. I was very nervous the first time, but with a little guidance and practice,… Read more
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Cultivating Hope: A Mother’s Mission
Greetings from the Dandelion+Burdock homestead! As I hustle through various projects before the heat becomes too intense, I’m acutely aware of the severe weather predictions for this year. I sincerely hope you and your loved… Read more
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Indoor and Small Space Gardening: Tips for Growing Food at Home
Summary: Mid-spring presents a great opportunity to grow your own food amidst high food prices. Beginner tips for small-scale and indoor gardening are provided, including the use of containers and suitable vessels for growing herbs,… Read more
Welcome to EcoPrep Living
After living in an off-grid cabin in the woods for four years, I am sharing my experiences and all the amazing stuff I have learned as I build my homestead.
I hope my posts will be a source of information and inspiration for those, especially women, who want to be more independent, safer, and sustainable.
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