Greetings everyone

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We moved out to an acreage a year ago
I have a large garden 12*1000 sq ft plots
12 calves we are finishing antibiotic and growth promotant free
We are also getting into meat rabbits as we have a lot of interest from people wanting meat
As we expand into different livestock we make sure we have a market first
But I will say picking the coldest winter in 76 years to heat 3 buildings with wood was a lot of work but I am 25 lbs lighter because of it

[niglefritz]

Good to see you here.   

[Ryan]

Welcome! Yeah this winter has been more than a little challenging even with just trying to keep one building warm.

[Sweetened]

 Welcome! So great to have you!

What kind of buildings do you heat with wood? House, I'm assuming? Ryan and I are looking forward to the addition of a wood fireplace this year.

If Davinci sees this, she will probably roll her eyes and scold me and say: "I warned you! Stupid wood."

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The house which is underground
The shop

My mancave

[blackdove]

Welcome from Alberta.   

[Ballyrag]

Hey welcome

Big wave from Newfoundland

[niglefritz]

The house which is underground
The shop

My mancave

Oooh, underground house...

Stupid question, but how do you get natural light in there? I like to grow indoor plants. Can you grow any indoors that would require bright light...that is without a grow light system?

[Sweetened]

Legit question! Pictures

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The entire front of the house which is the only part that is exposed is a 4 season sunroom
I will take some pictures and download them to my computer so I can post them
Part of my garden is on the roof of the house
the shop only the west wall and roof are exposed

[niglefritz]

I wondered if this is what you did. We have discussed doing a partial underground house, like backed into a hill.

Yes, pictures sound great!

I remember asking someone about a chimney-looking thing sticking out of a yard site in a tiny town in southern Wyoming once when I was younger. I was told the guy had an underground house. I tell you...it was flat as flat in that spot, and I bet his place was dark. I would feel like a gopher... I had dreams shortly afterward of crawling through a hole in the ground and dropping to the floor. It was interesting, but not a fun thought for someone who is claustrophobic and is afraid of heights. I tell you, that dream was odd.

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