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Hey friends, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms here in Southeast Michigan. Most mornings start…
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Backwards Bug Battles: Why Quick-Fix Pest Products Fail — and How True IPM Builds a…
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Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After digging into the science of…
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Backwards Bug Battles: Why Quick-Fix Pest Products Fail — and How True IPM Builds a…
Glyphosate Exposed Series Part 2: Glyphosate 101 – The Chemistry, The Enzyme Killer, and Why It’s Flooding Every Acre
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After wrapping up Part 1 with…
Mud Season Prep: Protecting the Homestead During Thaw
Published: March 28, 2026 Howdy from the Muddy Lane, Farm Mamas It’s late March, the…
Egg Series Part 3: The Unexpected Benefits of Raising Chickens and Barn Cats Together – Science, Ecosystem Magic, and Farm Life
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! We’ve covered why pasture-raised eggs outperform…
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Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After 15 years of homesteading here…
February Homestead Wrap-Up & Early March To-Do List – Transitioning Seasons
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Winter Rabbit Hutch Refresh & Natural Bedding for Healthy Bunnies
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Hey there, farm family! Winter has settled over our Southeast Michigan homestead at Lange Girl…
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Welcoming a Mini Foal: Misty’s Journey Begins at Lange Girl Farms
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Embracing the Deep Litter Method: Winter Coop Care the Easy Way
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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…
5 Natural Ways to Keep Your Animals Warm in Winter
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5 Ways to Use Your Compost in Winter (My Natural Soil Hacks)
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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…
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…
Water from Above – Once Pure, Now Poisoned and Poisoning Our Soil
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City Water Chronicles – Holistic Lessons from the Tap
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Well Water Wisdom – Holistic Insights from the Homestead
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The Essence of Water – A Holistic Homestead Overview
October 26, 2025|Farm Life, Gardening, Holistic, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability Howdy, y’all, fellow homesteaders and nature…
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Soil for Spring (My Fall Prep)
October 25, 2025|Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange…
How to Winterize Your Animal Shelters (My Natural Fall Prep)
October 17, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange…
Why September Is My Homestead’s Golden Month (And How to Savor It
September 27, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Foraging, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara…
How to Care for Your Animals in Fall (My Natural Tips)
September 19, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Gardening, Horses, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara…
How to Prep Your Garden for Winter (My Natural Fall Cleanup)”
September 13, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara…
DIY Fall Coop Bedding Refresh (My Thrifty, Natural Way)
September 5, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange…
Farm Girl Recipe: Lavender Honey Ice Cream (From My Homestead)
August 24, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Recipes Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange…
How to Start a Fall Compost Pile (My Animal-Powered Method)
August 20, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Goats, Homesteading, Livestock, Llamas, Sustainability Hey farm gals,…
How to Protect Your Animals From Summer Predators
July 13, 2025|Chickens, Dogs, Farm Life, Homesteading, Livestock, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange…
5 Natural Ways to Boost Soil Health
July 8, 2025|Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! July’s…
5 Ways to Use Compost on Your Homestead (From My Animal Crew)
June 14, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Gardening, Goats, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Sustainability, Tips Hey ladies, it’s…
Keeping Chickens Cool in Summer Heat (My Natural Tricks)
June 14, 2025|Chickens, Homesteading, Livestock, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! June…
Farm Girl Recipe: Zucchini Fritters (From My Summer Garden)
June 9, 2025|Chickens, Goats, Livestock, Recipes Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! June’s…
How to Harvest Your First Crops Like a Pro (Lessons From My Land)
June 7, 2025|Chickens, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl…
Vaccination Protocols for Llamas and Alpacas: Protecting the Herd
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Parasite Control for Llamas and Alpacas
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Dental Care for Llamas and Alpacas: Keeping Their Smiles Healthy
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Caring for Llama and Alpaca Feet: A Guide to Healthy Toes
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Why Horse Stories Are Perfect For Young Readers
May 23, 2025|Books, Farm Life, Products As a farm mom with over 15 years of…
How to Shear Llamas and Alpacas: A Step-by-Step Guide
May 22, 2025|Homesteading, Livestock, Llamas, Tips Shearing llamas and alpacas is a critical task that…
Shearing Llamas and Alpacas: Timing, Cuts, and Techniques
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Fleece to Fiber: How to Turn Alpaca and Llama Wool into Fiber
May 18, 2025|Homesteading, Livestock, Llamas, Tips Alpaca fleece and llama wool are treasures of the…
How to Make Luxurious Goat Milk and Shea Butter Soap
May 17, 2025|Holistic Welcome to the world of homemade soap-making! If you’re looking for a…
Discovering Alpacas: Types, Coat Colors, and Fleece Variations
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