Bug Series Post 3: Baits, Lures & Ultrasonic Repellents — Flashy Additions That Often Amplify the Same Issues
Backwards Bug Battles: Why Quick-Fix Pest Products Fail — and How True IPM Builds a Resilient Farm (or Homestead) Hey […]
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Homestead Toxin Audit: Room-by-Room Hidden Chemicals on the Farm (and What to Use Instead) – Introduction
Hey friends, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms here in Southeast Michigan. Most mornings start the same: heading out to
Mud Season Prep: Protecting the Homestead During Thaw
Published: March 28, 2026 Howdy from the Muddy Lane, Farm Mamas It’s late March, the snow is gone, the ground
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Egg Series Part 4: Practical Tips, Recipes, and Putting It All Together – Making Pasture-Raised Eggs a Daily Superfood on Your Homestead
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! We’ve nerded out together through this Egg Series: Part 1 showed
Seedling Heat Mats for Early Spring Indoor Growing
Published: March 14, 2026 Howdy from the Seedling Table, Farm Mamas It’s mid-March, the nights are still cold, the ground
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Maple Tapping Prep – Tools & Timing for Homestead Syrup
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As the days slowly lengthen in Southeast Michigan, we’re gearing up for one of
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Helleborus orientalis – Lenten Rose (Early Bloom Guide for Winter Color)
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As we await spring’s arrival in Southeast Michigan, one perennial that’s already showing promise
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Valentine Farm Treats – Herb Honey & Butter Recipes
Happy Valentine’s Day from Lange Girl Farms! As love fills the air in Southeast Michigan, we’re celebrating with simple, farm-made
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Winter Pruning Evergreens & Natural Hand Care Routine
February brings the perfect window for winter pruning evergreens at Lange Girl Farms in Southeast Michigan. With the plants dormant
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January Homestead Inventory & Planning for Spring – Get Ready Now
January 31, 2026|Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Sustainability, Tips Happy New Year from Lange Girl Farms! As January comes to a
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Post-Holiday Zero-Waste Farm Reset – From Greens to Compost Tea
January 24, 2026|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Goats, Holistic, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Recipes, Sustainability, Tips Happy New Year from
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Cornus sericea – Red Twig Dogwood (Full Guide for Winter Beauty)
January 7, 2026|Foraging, Gardening, Homesteading, Tips Happy New Year from Lange Girl Farms! One of the brightest spots in our
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Embracing the Deep Litter Method: Winter Coop Care the Easy Way
January 3, 2026|Chickens, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Happy New Year from Lange Girl Farms! As we settle
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5 Ways to Use Leftover Holiday Greens
January 1, 2026|Chickens, Crafting, Farm Life, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Livestock, Recipes, Sustainability, Tips Happy New Year from Lange Girl Farms!
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Why December Is My Homestead’s Cozy Heart (And How to Savor It)
December 29, 2025|Farm Life, Homesteading, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! December’s my homestead’s cozy heart—15 years
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If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My Family – Part 4 of 4
December 28, 2025|Farm Life, Foraging, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Products, Sustainability, Tips If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My
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If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My Family – part 3 of 4
December 21, 2025|Farm Life, Foraging, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Products, Sustainability, Tips If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My
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5 Natural Ways to Use Wood Ash on Your Homestead
December 18, 2025|Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! December’s roaring fires leave wood
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If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My Family – Part 1 of 4
December 7, 2025|Farm Life, Foraging, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Products, Sustainability, Tips If I Can’t Eat It, It Doesn’t Touch My
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5 Natural Ways to Keep Your Animals Warm in Winter
December 2, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Foraging, Gardening, Goats, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl
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Why November Is My Homestead’s Quiet Beauty (And How to Savor It)
November 28, 2025|Farm Life, Homesteading, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! November’s my homestead’s quiet beauty—15 years
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How to Care for Your Animals in Early Winter (My Natural Tips)
November 15, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! November’s frosty
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DIY Herbal Salve for Winter Skin (My Natural Homestead Remedy)
November 6, 2025|Farm Life, Foraging, Holistic, Recipes, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! November’s cold air dries
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5 Natural Ways to Prepare Your Homestead for Winter
November 3, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Goats, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange
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Why October Is My Homestead’s Cozy Peak (And How to Savor It)
October 28, 2025|Farm Life, Homesteading, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! October’s my homestead’s cozy peak—15 years
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