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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead
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Trying my best on 2.8 acres in the boondocks of Arkansas.
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Waveland, Arkansas
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https://www.youtube.com/c/PeoriaDude
Created
2017-07-08 15:31
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-08-03 05:38
My First Baby Chicks Just Hatched!
My first baby chicks hatched at Bobblehead Homestead by my own hens. YIPPEE!!! My cool neighbor with the cows had a broody hen and hatched 8 chicks for me and gave me the hen, but these were the first
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-24 02:40
BUTTERFLIES GALORE! Today and Everyday at Bobblehead Homestead
This morning I stood beside one of my zinnia garden beds and took these pictures in just a few minutes. An amazing variety of butterflies show up every day here, and I absolutely love it. This is a Giant
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-21 02:55
Probably THE Best Flower Pictures Update On Steemit Today
I decided to take pictures of some flowers this morning in case they all died in the 106 degree heat got today :) My first morning glories and I saw a hummingbird checking them out! Cosmos. I've got 300
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-17 03:46
Staying Outside Until Dark Is Rewarding
I bought these 2.8 acres for $5k. Can't complain about the sunsets. These are 4 o'clocks after 8pm. I routinely get rewarded when I stay outside until the sun goes down.
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-16 02:36
I've Got Luffa Gourds Growing!
Before I started my quest to start a homestead, I had heard of luffa sponges but didn't know they came from these dried out gourds. A YouTube friend sent some seeds he saved from his luffa gourds and now
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-11 15:09
My First Baby Chicks On The Homestead
My neighbor had a hen that went broody (when a hen wants to hatch eggs) and he offered to put some of my eggs under her. 21 days later I've got 8 baby chicks and he gave me the hen also. They are in a
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-09 06:03
I grew these flowers. The cat showed up on his own.
Maybe someone would have bought these for $4 at our garage sale if I took Steem as payment. Or maybe not. No matter, still looks good to me. As an introvert I must say a garage sale takes as much out of
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-08 07:04
Garden Tour In Pictures
I got here last October, it was all weeds and brush then, and this is where I'm at now. From left to right - carpet down for a walking path, zinnias blooming nicely, cosmos I hope will start blooming nicely,
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-03 23:37
American Goldfinch Chowing Down On Sunflowers
That's a female above, I believe. The next pic the male comes in to take over. This is the male American Goldfinch And both of them together. One of the first things I planted this spring were sunflowers
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2018-07-01 15:36
I Just Don't Have Enough Time
Since I got to my homestead property last October, I just haven't had the time for Steemit. I am spread way too thin and fussing with all the bugs on here trying to write a blog post wasn't a pleasant
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-12-22 04:43
I Lost My Chainsaw Virginity Today
It was quick and easy, with no scratches. Yes, I know, its' been a couple months. I'm kinda busy, but there's more to it than that, which I'll explain here at a later date. I have been posting very regular
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-21 03:16
DUDE! Why'd You Paint Your Floor Orange?
$9/gallon bargain bin paint, that's why I painted my floor orange. The floor is made of particle board and it was degrading into dust. By painting the floor, the primer and paint acts as an adhesive and
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-20 02:05
Working Toward Making Bobblehead Homestead My Home
I've been hard at work for much of the past two weeks, and a few things are starting to take shape nicely around my new homestead. I'm still not able to sleep overnight there yet, so the hour commute each
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-15 01:14
The Wild Chickens of Bobblehead Homestead
These four hens have been on their own since at least the end of July when the previous owner left. I don't think he did much to take care of them before then either as there is no coop of any kind on
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-10 15:16
I Think I Just Got Adopted By This Stray Cat
My first day at the homestead was eventful, but I didn't expect this. A limping, skinny cat meowed at me all day and wouldn't let me leave it's sights. I tried to approach it a couple times to see why
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-09 21:31
First Day Of Work At Bobblehead Homestead
I'm staying with a relative about 45 miles away from my place until I get it ready enough to start sleeping there. On the way there I cross the Arkansas River in Dardenelle. (All pictures taken by me.)
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-08 14:53
Scenes From The Road Between Illinois And Arkansas
With a travel day and a work day out of the way, I've got some catching up to do. I'm a horrible photographer, especially when I'm driving and hoping I aimed the camera good enough, but I'm gonna share
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-05 17:23
ARKANSAS OR BUST!!!
Well, it finally happened. My buyer was approved this morning and we finished the deal!!! The sense of relief I have right now is beyond words that I can come up with. So here's a bad selfie instead. I've
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-10-02 03:47
So that's where I've been and this is where I'm at
The old mattress is gone. I dropped it off at the recycling center today. Tomorrow or Tuesday I should find out if my buyer here in Illinois is a done deal. Then I should make it to Arkansas by Friday.
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bobbleheadstead
homesteading
2017-09-30 19:52
Joel Salatin talks about the USDA Organic program. Not good.
Joel Salatin from Polyface Farms released a statement on their Facebook page today and I thought it very worthy of sharing far and wide. The rest of this post in italics below Joel's picture is the full
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