<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:54:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@goatgarden/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Invisible Deer Fency Thingy]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have no problem admitting my gardening failures. Many of them are less of an issue of poor planning and more of an ignorance issue, so I figure the best thing to do is just go public, so to speak. That]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/invisible-deer-fency-thingy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/invisible-deer-fency-thingy</guid><category><![CDATA[homestead]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 03:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62oM4tmKxG5LZ8TNbuedg5xsKruufd3mMTNZCuQpm4iPsifBXwEKvscJSa3EYrzS5yEdPjnxc3PTGywafkA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wondrous Watermelon]]></title><description><![CDATA[What fruit makes summer? No fruit like the good ol' watermelon, as far as I'm concerned. I planted a few watermelon seeds at the edge of a mulch pile this spring, crossed my fingers and walked away. Much]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/summer/@goatgarden/wonderous-watermelon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/summer/@goatgarden/wonderous-watermelon</guid><category><![CDATA[summer]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2hKTW93jxNM6gLQ7oGoATGqEyTpNgNi53hDq6ajmeFksNXfmvMtCGXuEmRZjNkeVyZYNYVnEXkr9aJJJZPW5rq1Y?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow and Steady Wins the Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember the tale of the Tortoise and the Hare? It has been a challenging day for me. It started off in an attorney's office in front of a video camera with more lawyers than O.J. Simpson's trial. 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If you are unlucky,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/chickens/@goatgarden/clipping-a-chicken-s-wings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/chickens/@goatgarden/clipping-a-chicken-s-wings</guid><category><![CDATA[chickens]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 03:20:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYmcYRgRnRiAH2FwN7WtpvHjrg9uSo9YVV6LafPJbNaPR3ki9pBu8QztvhygBreyxsGq5PdpcPg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Aid for the Homestead- Part 3]]></title><description><![CDATA["All bleeding stops eventually"- every paramedic I've ever met Image from Pixabay All bleeding does stop, eventually. Hopefully it stops because we take the proper steps to make it stop rather]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-3</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:01:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9ziQb4hDytX2kRCcPVqdMax8YFttqtiNbhNc8ygafWuiByRvW66eCfp6rQ85oaWigwMVH28oVDMMiy9Rakt44hxxYXrkU94?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Aid for the Homestead- Part 2 (Nosebleeds)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image from Pixabay Bleeding Control Bleeding control is one of the most basic skills that every person should master, yet time and time again I see people making mistakes which lead to more blood loss,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-2-nosebleeds</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-2-nosebleeds</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:48:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs76362uGUv1XNz29MDU3p5MPUzBpaNv9Ko92dxRXjLa2w6FFnUgzmS7QtVF5GYfaJ3BBzKQW7S8vNJoYmooYBCr28XSxTaW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Aid for the Homestead- Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disclaimer: This post and future medical/health posts by @goatgarden are for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosis, treatment, or to replace professional hands-on training. If you are]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/health/@goatgarden/first-aid-for-the-homestead-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[health]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 02:03:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChZaWZMfwv2M9mZsoTdCGmc8wAMkiXdYuhFnz8Uj5uwfaTJJRmTN5RA8waHGK3BiJrD3XMk3bzcXMtfSn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steemy Summer Party Kansas City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posting on Steemit has been a bit of a “no-go” for the past week at the Garden of the Goats. 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Steemit has opened my eyes to so many new possibilities from earning an extra income from home]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/charity/@goatgarden/100-followers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/charity/@goatgarden/100-followers</guid><category><![CDATA[charity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:17:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/NTy4GV6ooFRqCmQLhs7ZoybsrgTuvSTU2pMGE9581K3WreE2dMgrxMnY3LhE73E1YTJysUSuov7oyH1g5iJPy5RUJkNsztQVfEqVE9BaHAW3BEv1MMajEZBHvKeuiagoAsXDspBub4Ts7JsR9msz5jjtBUAVfqYKQyu1K886?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Family at the Garden of the Goats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just a quick post to introduce our new family members, and quite possibly the hardest working family members at the Garden of the Goats. Ladies and Gents, please welcome... ** Our First Beehive!** I bought]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bees/@goatgarden/new-family-at-the-garden-of-the-goats</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bees/@goatgarden/new-family-at-the-garden-of-the-goats</guid><category><![CDATA[bees]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2017 22:05:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/RGgukq5E6HBS5wvERDA3ZF4P2WKQy2VoZZet1QV2GrBGWk5WNRw1PKWcJigRURrLFiyfVfywTVZTzMyCXG4U9TRyAjmX6FKXLsomJoJKVatBNjQNrAhQG5bV2TqhSAS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frugal Homesteader Pt. 4  (Small Animal Shelter)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's article in the series “The Frugal Homesteader” is a DIY answer to a quick and easy animal shelter. This shelter can be made for animals small and large and it can be modified, scaled up in size,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-4-small-animal-shelter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-4-small-animal-shelter</guid><category><![CDATA[homestead]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNGaEHB3NhnQiJqQebVEXQxSKjmveMv7EC2z8hJMaHN8gBYKsnRxXFzj7tS1NmNS1bdtnG7pducnXPMXN6zD2uUmGJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frugal Homesteader Pt. 4 (Miter Saw)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every homestead has projects. 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Today's article is more of a "best bang for your buck" than a "cheap]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-3-electric-net-fence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-3-electric-net-fence</guid><category><![CDATA[homestead]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:24:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNGaEHB3NhnQiJqQebVEXQxSKjmveMv7EC2z8hJMaHN8gBYKsnRxXFzj7tS1NmNS1bdtnG7pducnXPMXN6zD2uUmGJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frugal Homesteader Pt. 2 (Pallet Fence)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most daunting challenges of our homestead experience has undoubtedly been fencing. When we bought our property there were some things already in place that were obviously going to save us time]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-2-pallet-fence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homestead/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-2-pallet-fence</guid><category><![CDATA[homestead]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 17:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNGaEHB3NhnQiJqQebVEXQxSKjmveMv7EC2z8hJMaHN8gBYKsnRxXFzj7tS1NmNS1bdtnG7pducnXPMXN6zD2uUmGJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frugal Homesteader  Pt. 1 (Intro)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living a homestead life can be a very rewarding venture, but it doesn't come without challenges. One of the biggest challenges for most homesteaders, if not THE biggest challenge would have to be finances.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-1-intro</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/homesteading/@goatgarden/the-frugal-homesteader-pt-1-intro</guid><category><![CDATA[homesteading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 19:23:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNGaEHB3NhnQiJqQebVEXQxSKjmveMv7EC2z8hJMaHN8gBYKsnRxXFzj7tS1NmNS1bdtnG7pducnXPMXN6zD2uUmGJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl Meets World]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my kid (well, one of four). She is the oldest, and not so much a "kid" anymore. The above picture was taken last year when we were saying goodbye to her childhood and leaving her to her]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/memorial/@goatgarden/girl-meets-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/memorial/@goatgarden/girl-meets-world</guid><category><![CDATA[memorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[goatgarden]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2017 17:18:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7WcA2RbLXSL1DYAYAXZsrVJtCxDTtHKcC6qaF17jxUcn7cSJDzoSXVnrKG69gyV9UXt2HNzqeBHr4Vv4WfHhZFryzpRSybuMh8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey steemers! My name is Kerry. I am a husband, father, paramedic and homesteader. 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