The Homestead Logbook
Stories, how-tos, mishaps, and musings from the scrappy side of self-sufficiency.

Linda’s First Post
From the Homestead Journal This is where we share what’s working, what flopped, and what we’re learning along the way. From backyard duck drama to elephant garlic gone to seed, it’s all part of the story. We believe in figuring things out as you go—with dirt under your nails and

Linda’s First Post
From the Homestead Journal This is where we share what’s working, what flopped, and what we’re learning along the way. From backyard duck drama to elephant garlic gone to seed, it’s all part of the story. We believe in figuring things out as you go—with dirt under your nails and
Dispatches from the Duck Coop
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We’re Ken and Linda, tinkering, planting, preserving, and sometimes failing gloriously. Join our weekly notes for real-world tips on growing food, living off-grid, and making do with what you’ve got. No fluff—just dirt-under-the-nails honesty.