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One Year on Our Small Acreage: Reflections, Challenges, and Dreams
I can hardly believe it—we have officially passed the one-year mark on our small acreage! If we’re counting days, we have already gone well beyond that. Some days, it feels like we haven’t accomplished much, but then I look back at old photos and videos, and I’m quickly reminded of just how far we have…
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Balancing a Full-Time Job and Homesteading Dreams: Why I’ve Been MIA
Life’s been a bit of a whirlwind lately, and it’s been a while since I’ve checked in. I thought it was important to share why I’ve been a bit MIA—and, to be honest, it all comes down to one word: balance. The Reality of Juggling Full-Time Work and Homesteading Let me be real with you—it’s…
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What is Hügelkultur? My Experience with This Cost-Effective Gardening Method
If you’re like me and just stumbled upon the term hügelkultur, you’re probably thinking, “What on earth is that?” Who knew gardening could be more than just water, sunshine, and soil? I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a lazy researcher—I love learning from YouTube. But is it really lazy when you’re soaking up knowledge from…
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Gardening Lessons Learned: Triumphs, Mistakes, and a Journey Through Clay Soil
There’s something so grounding about connecting with nature—whether it’s walking barefoot, getting your hands dirty, or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Gardening has a way of making us feel more in tune with the world around us, doesn’t it?Well, that is, unless you’re in our shoes. Or maybe I should…
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6 Days of Rain: Our Drainage Nightmare
It’s been raining non-stop for six days! Now, you might be thinking, “Well, your tanks must be full and your garden must be thriving—what’s the big deal?” And you’d be right about the full tanks and the well-watered garden, but our situation is far from fun or joyful. The Drainage Problem We Didn’t Prioritize When…
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Welcome to Our Journey: From City Life to Semi-Rural Living in Queensland
Hey there, and welcome! I’m Candice, and I’m so glad you found your way to our blog. Whether you’re here by chance or out of curiosity, I’m excited to share our story with you. The Big Move In September 2022, my husband, Sven, and I, along with our two wonderful cats, made the big move…
