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Overcoming Fear and Going After Your Bliss

Overcoming Fear and Going After Your Bliss

[ 10 ] By: Everett

I mentioned a few weeks ago that there was going to be some good news posted here. It is official now so I can post it. I am taking a three-month leave of absence from work to write a book and spend more time with our son while Missy opens up her own retail shop [...]

Guest bedroom.

On Oldtime Craftsmanship

[ 2 ] By: Everett

We’ve had a LOT of interest in our place. Everyone who comes agrees that the property itself is off a postcard, and the workshop and observatory are huge pluses. However, there has been concern from a couple of visitors about the fact that this is an old farmhouse. Though I certainly understand and respect that [...]

Wow, I Wish I Lived HERE! 38 Acre Homestead for Sale in Floyd, Virginia

Wow, I Wish I Lived HERE! 38 Acre Homestead for Sale in Floyd, Virginia

[ 0 ] By: Everett

Our real estate agent sent me the listing URL just now. Reading over it I thought “Wow, that place sounds awesome! I had to practically smack myself to remind me that I lived here. Then again, I’ve been doing that for the last year anyway. Stay tuned; I have lots of good news to share. [...]

Should We Form an Intentional Community or Join One?

Should We Form an Intentional Community or Join One?

[ 30 ] By: Everett

We would love to have a community on our current property. Most of the land would be shared and owned by the collective members of the community in a trust (or however it’s usually done). But looking at the processes involved in starting one, and in maintaining the books, accounts, etc… it makes me a [...]

How to Can Green Beans

How to Can Green Beans

[ 2 ] By: Missy

This is the first time I’ve canned something by myself from start to finish. It took longer than I thought, but it’ll be well worth it when we are eating green beans all winter! Here is how I canned the green beans… First I put the jars and utensils in the dishwasher on a hi [...]

Local peaches cleaned, bagged and ready for the freezer

Canning, Freezing and Preserving Peaches From a Local Orchard

[ 7 ] By: Tommyfreerange

Wow, can you believe it’s that time again!  It seems like yesterday that I wrote last summer’s posts on canning peaches and applesauce!  Well, it’s peach time once again and I’m full blast getting plenty of them put up for lots of winter and spring smoothies! This is the second year in a row I [...]

Floyd Virginia Needs a Local Craft Brewery – Nano or Micro, I’m ready!

Floyd Virginia Needs a Local Craft Brewery – Nano or Micro, I’m ready!

[ 1 ] By: Tommyfreerange

I was tetter-tottering back and and forth on whether I wanted to write and publish this post.  I didn’t want to cross any ethical lines on whether I should use this forum for personal gain, but after much thought, and reassurance from a good friend, I’m going for it.  After all, I assume most viewers [...]

Monotropa Uniflora – A.K.A. Ghost Flower A.K.A. Indian Pipe A.K.A. Corpse Plant

Monotropa Uniflora – A.K.A. Ghost Flower A.K.A. Indian Pipe A.K.A. Corpse Plant

[ 1 ] By: Everett

A lot has been going on lately but I haven’t had the will to write about it. I’ve been spending way too much time on the computer doing work for clients and the thought of turning one of these machines on at home to write a blog post just hasn’t been that appealing. For that [...]

Garden Fresh Squash with Greens and Garlic

A Simple July Garden Dinner

[ 2 ] By: Tommyfreerange

Welp, it’s early July and my tomatoes are still green, but I have plenty of other things in my garden that contributed to a simple, yet delicious, meal this evening.  I was outside working on my homestead and started getting hungry.  Hungry for something natural and something local.  So, I walked out to my garden [...]

I don't know this girl and don't go to this extreme, but you get the point!

The Greenbox Thrift Store

[ 6 ] By: Tommyfreerange

Before I moved to Floyd County I used to take all of my old or unwanted stuff to Goodwill, Salvation Army, local thrift store, or, shamefully, just throw it in the trash. Not now. Since moving back to Floyd I have learned of the fine art of “Greenbox Recycling.” What I used to call dumpsters [...]