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I am not really new here but have not been on here in awhile now. I do not live on my off the grid homestead any longer for a variety of reasons. Angie said it was okay and that there are other topics here. So hello! I am in NY state.

I have a pet rabbit who is a house rabbit. He lives with me in my studio apartment now, having been found in my barn after an owl dropped him. He stayed outside in the barn for a few months and then I finally brought him inside. I was worried when I moved here that he would not like it. What a...

Recreate the world of a great people by making the tools, clothing, and hunting gear that Native Americans have used for centuries to ensure survival. Choose from nearly 70 projects for authentic Indian articles. This is a hard cover, used book. The cover is worn and has some tearing along...

I am sure anyone who is on this forum has heard of Carla Emery or better yet, already has this book. This is the newest one. I bought it to replace my old worn out one that fell apart. I relied on it constantly. I cannot tell you how many answers I found in these pages. Now that I have moved on...

I would like to grow some herbs in my apartment. I miss the ones I grew outside at my house. I need to grow parsley and cilantro for my little house bunny, Rabbit. Should I buy a plant or should I start it from seeds? And do you think they would grow year round inside? I wish I could grow lemon...

There are times when I want to give up and go back to my old life. Do you ever think or say that? I have those moments when I am stressed and want an easier life. Than common sense or the Holy Spirit comes onto me and reminds me that it is NOT easier by a long shot! I do feel safer here even...

We have one neighbor about half a mile from us. The other property that is closer than that is a hunting lodge, that is hardly ever used anymore. Now there are a few cops who are members of it that just practice shooting there off and on. Not very often. Our neighbor recently got married and...

Living with an alternative energy system makes you know only too well what the dark time of the year is! In this past year, we have made amazing progress on our homestead and system. House remodeling and increasing our power has taken a lot of our time and money. Our goal is to use our power for...

These are the beds we built from rock on our property. When we moved here the woods came right up to the back of the house and to the driveway. We had to clear it for a backyard and the barn and horses' paddock. Plus the fact that NY is practically all rock. So that is what these beds are made...

I am glad to have received an invitation to this new forum. Looking forward to it and meeting everyone. I spent a heck of a lot of time trying to figure out what picture to use for my profile. Hope to be back tomorrow.