The Farm
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Forest Girl Farm Family Beautification Day
On a beautiful Saturday morning, the Pierce family gathers at their family farm for a day of beautification. Mom, Dad, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and kids are all excited to spend the day working together to improve the farm. The first task on the agenda is pulling weeds. With everyone working together, the task becomes…
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Colorful Cosmos
Cosmos flowers are one of the most beautiful and popular annual flowers found in gardens all around the world. These vibrant and cheerful flowers are native to Mexico and some parts of Central and South America, but they are now widely cultivated in many other regions as well. The scientific name for cosmos flowers is…
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Coffee and Fog
On a cold and foggy day, there is nothing quite like cozying up in front of a warm fire. The sound of crackling logs and the scent of burning wood create a peaceful ambiance, inviting us to slow down and relax. As the fog envelops the world outside, we find comfort in the warmth of…
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Redwood Forest Family
The redwood forests of Northern California are a sight to behold. Towering trees, some reaching heights of over 300 feet, create a serene and magical atmosphere that is unlike any other place on Earth. For those lucky enough to call this place home, living in the redwoods is truly an unforgettable experience. As soon as…
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Before Winter
Preparing for Winter has the property buzzing with tasks. It’s a messy time… …after the wonder of all the brightly colored leaves fades… …when the redwood cones draping the lawn looks less magical and more of reminder of chores to be done. The grass is left a little long and the Summer garden tomatoes have…
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Oh Dough!
I love Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I buy all my seeds from them for my garden. So when they came out with sour dough starter… I was intrigued. OLD WORLD SOURDOUGH STARTER “This highly effective dehydrated sourdough starter originated in a remote mountain village in Tajikistan. It’s the perfect choice for self-reliant homesteaders and home…
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Fiber Series: Part One
Almost a year ago, The Juju Paradise brought our Angora goats home. My mom and I love yarn crafts. So naturally, we found angoras to be the perfect compliment to our little paradise in Santa Cruz. I did a ton of research, but I would never have guessed that these beautiful creatures would blend so…
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Angora Goats
Check out the angora goats on our farm
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California Homestead
We’re back! We were given the opportunity to move back to California and live in my childhood home. To move again wasn’t a decision we took lightly. In the end to be close to our family, have our kids grow up and attend the same schools we did, all while keeping & renting out our…
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Benefits of Wool
The following was adapted from Sierra Trading Post’s “The Wool Guide.” To begin, it helps to understand some of the benefits that all types of wool offer. Wool has several characteristics that other natural fibers like cotton and linen simply can’t compete with. Wool is water resistant. Unlike human hair or animal fur, wool fibers…
