Category: Eco Prep Living
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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 days already, but I feel lucky to be in the Northeast comparatively. We are no longer bracing for climate change,…
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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, it became a worthwhile skill to have. Since my introduction to the chainsaw when I moved onto my homestead, I…
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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 ones stay safe and unaffected. As an environmentalist deeply concerned with climate change, I’ve been reflecting on my efforts both…