Monthly Archives: July 2012

Filling the Gap

Posted on July 30, 2012 by boxcarkids

Sitting at the library the other day I overheard a man telling a boy about a site he had visited in Peru.  “There were stone walls there, stones in all sorts of shapes, not just rectangles and squares, but odd … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings

Posted on July 25, 2012 by boxcarkids

Since the heat wave continues to hamper outside activities work on the farm proceeds slowly – we have cleaned out all the vegetation and trash from the run we plan to use and a neighbor is going to mow down … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, economy, Family, Farming, frugal living, Homesteading, job search, kids | 11 Comments

If this is a Farm, Where are the Animals?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by boxcarkids

One of the first things we did upon arriving in Indiana, was to survey the area we can use for our little hobby farm.  There is a large barn with an open central area flanked by fenced in runs, room … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, Farming, frugal living, hobby farm, Homesteading | 23 Comments