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Farm & Food Production · 24/04/2024

HOW TO KEEP A COW OFF GRID

My only perspective of dairy cow ownership is one that's off grid. It's simple and lovely, and I want to give insight to what it's like, how doable it really is, and our systems that we have in place. A little bit about our off grid homestead …

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Handwork & Craft · 21/01/2024

MOMMY & ME CROCHET EAR WARMERS

This easy crochet pattern will make the perfect winter themed gift, or can be done as fun project to use up your yarn! It's fast, simple, and only uses 1 skein of yarn for both ear warmers! It can also work as a great stash buster if you want to use …

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Real Food & Recipes · 18/01/2024

MINI PUMPKIN PIE BITES – EASY AND DELICIOUS

My favourite way to make mini pumpkin pie is in the form of mini pumpkin pie bites! They're easy to hold, so delicious, and very kid and toddler friendly! The best part is you get to skip the step of cutting up the pie AND you know exactly how much …

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Farm & Food Production · 25/09/2023

HOW TO FEED DUCKS RAW MILK SAFELY

Although it's common to see google results saying ducks cannot consume milk, around here it is quite the contrary! Learn how to feed ducks raw milk safely in my article below... **** DISCLAIMER**** This is my experience on my homestead. I …

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The Tiny House · 12/09/2023

10 WAYS TO SAVE SPACE WHEN BUILDING A TINY HOUSE

I spent a lot of time figuring out ways to save space in our tiny house on wheels when I was designing it and building it, and I wanted to share them with you below! THE STORY BEHIND OUR TINY HOUSE We built our tiny house on wheels in 2016 …

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Real Food & Recipes · 13/07/2023

WHAT IS TRADITIONAL EATING? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In our home, traditional eating is a staple because the foods are unbeatable in nutrient density. Food is so important, and over the years we've moved more and more into the world of traditional eating. It's been challenging to find a word or …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 27/06/2023

NEW CLEANING HANDBOOK EBOOK FOR YOU

Hey guys! I've been wanting to publish my cleaning handbook ebook for so long and I kept putting it off. FINALLY I got it done, so here it is! Let me know what you think in the comment box below! Background behind the handbook I've been …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 22/04/2023

THE BEST ODOR ELIMINATOR SPRAY FOR YOUR HOME

I've finally done it. After months of trials and testing; I've created the best odor eliminator spray for your home! And I can't wait to share it with you... The best odor eliminator spray recipe If you'd like to jump right to the recipe at …

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Real Food & Recipes · 25/03/2023

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE YOGURT THE OFF GRID WAY

This is how I make yogurt here on our off grid homestead. But whether you're off grid or not, how to make homemade yogurt the off grid way is super simple and takes little effort! This post contains links to pages I am affiliated with. I earn …

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Real Food & Recipes · 08/03/2023

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE GHEE: DELICIOUS DAIRY-FREE

In this post I'm going to walk you through the simple process on how to make homemade ghee. Don't worry, it's easy, delicious, and dairy-free! Don't want to read the whole post? Use the button below to jump to the recipe card! Homemade …

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A Lovely Place Called Home
A Lovely Place Called Home

This podcast is a practical tool for your homesteading toolbelt. Each episode walks through the real numbers, systems, and decisions behind building a working homestead — not the aesthetic version, the functional one. We break down cost analyses, infrastructure planning, off-grid setups, livestock math, garden yields, land considerations, and whether an idea actually makes financial and logistical sense for your life.

If you’ve ever wondered “Could we really do this?” — this is where we run the numbers and find out. No hype. No fantasy. Just clear thinking, grounded strategy, and honest evaluation so you can build something stable, sustainable, and strong for your family.

5 Spring Tasks That Set Your Homestead Up for Success All Summer Ep.12
byMicheon Hutchings

In this episode of A Lovely Place Called Home Podcast, we’re talking about 5 practical things you can do in the spring to set your homestead up for success all summer long.

Summer on a homestead gets busy fast. Gardens explode with growth, projects pile up, animals need constant care, and before long it can feel like you’re always reacting instead of moving forward. Over the years, I’ve realized that the homesteads that function the best during summer are usually the ones that prepared properly during spring.

In this episode, I’m sharing the exact things we focus on every year before the busy season arrives, including:

  • Why we always plant extra vegetable starts
  • How planning income streams ahead of time reduces stress later
  • The importance of securing payments and presales early in the season
  • Why cleaning and resetting the outside of the homestead matters more than people think
  • How mapping out your summer calendar ahead of time can completely change your season

Whether you’re running a full homestead, building a small farm business, growing a large garden, or simply trying to live more intentionally at home, this episode is full of practical systems that can help your summer run smoother and feel less overwhelming.

Topics discussed in this episode: spring homestead preparation, market gardening, homestead business planning, CSA planning, presales, gardening systems, homestead productivity, intentional living, seasonal planning, and creating a functional homestead lifestyle.

5 Spring Tasks That Set Your Homestead Up for Success All Summer Ep.12
5 Spring Tasks That Set Your Homestead Up for Success All Summer Ep.12
15/05/2026
Micheon Hutchings
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