Author: neverfreefarm

Opposite World
Prepping

Opposite World

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Opposite World? It continues. I don't try to get too political here, but there are times you start noticing a trend. This year, it is Prepping for Liberals. Traditionally, preppers have often been libertarian or conservative folks, but now it is popping up on the internet that they should be preparing for a long 3.5… Continue reading Opposite World

Visiting The Ranson Community Gardens
Gardening · Herbalism · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Visiting The Ranson Community Gardens

neverfreefarm

The other day, I was in Ranson, West Virginia, and remembered the Ranson Community Gardens, and we poked around to find them. It is behind the local community center, on the edge of town. This past week they had hosted an open house for the new Herb Garden they had put in, but I'll be… Continue reading Visiting The Ranson Community Gardens

The First Crop Planted
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

The First Crop Planted

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At the end of February, Kirk and I drove across the United States in our RV. When we got there, it was to our new home in West Virginia. We were there a couple of days, and then we flew back to Washington State to get ready for the big move back East. During those… Continue reading The First Crop Planted

Recipes · Reviews

Lemon 🍋 Ice For Hot Days

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Years ago (two homes back), I tried to stop buying plug-in hand appliances and went to only hand powered ones if I did buy anything. And for years, I bought very few new appliances. Being so hot in West Virginia, I gave in and picked up a rotary ice shaver. They are not expensive, at… Continue reading Lemon 🍋 Ice For Hot Days

Halfway Thru May In The Garden
Gardening · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

Halfway Thru May In The Garden

neverfreefarm

It's been a learning month for me in growing in the ShenandoahValley of West Virginia. I've had some big success, but also some losses, where I had to tell myself to cut my loss, pull, and replant something else better suited. Learning a new grow zone is worth it, but it's also a huge and… Continue reading Halfway Thru May In The Garden