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Continue reading →: Currants, Cucumbers, and 1700 Pounds of Honey—July Gave Us EverythingWow, July. You came in loud and left wilder still. Between the beeyard and the garden, we’ve been buzzing—literally and figuratively. The rain has been generous, the heat relentless, and as a result, everything from the trees to the squash vines has burst with foliage. And now? The flowers and…
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Continue reading →: Weather Whiplash and the Glory of Garlic
The weather is wild—there’s just no other way to say it. We’ve ping-ponged from 95-degree scorchers to inches of rain, to wind gusts that knock over garden fencing and flip buckets across the yard. It’s been dramatic out there, and honestly, the garden is just as confused as we are.…
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Continue reading →: Bunnies, Beet Greens & Hydroponic Dreams
At Fetch Dig Thrive, we know homesteading comes with its fair share of trial and error—and sometimes that means outsmarting a very persistent bunny. Despite our best efforts with the electric fence, one clever visitor snacked its way through our beet greens. But like any good homesteader, we regrouped and…
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Continue reading →: Pack Life & Lightening BugsLife on the homestead just got a bit livelier—we’re happily dog sitting our grand dogs for the next two weeks! With two more pups joining our resident duo, we’ve officially shifted into pack mode. Four dogs, two humans, and one busy patch of land—what could go wrong? Lucky for us,…
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Continue reading →: Happy World Bee Day!Even the tiniest beekeepers know how important our buzzing buddies are! These hardworking pollinators play a HUGE role in our gardens, food supply, and ecosystem. Let’s give a round of applause (and some flowers) to the bees today. Whether you’re in a full suit or just a curious mini figure—every…
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Continue reading →: A Simple Joy: Crunchy Ice and Thoughtful GiftsLife on the homestead teaches you to appreciate the little things—the quiet moments, a well-tended garden, a full pantry, and sometimes… the perfect ice. This Mother’s Day, my daughter absolutely nailed it. She knows how much I adore pellet ice—you know, that delightfully crunchy kind that turns an ordinary drink…
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Continue reading →: The Art of Stealth: Princess in Recovery ModeAh, this little one. Meet Princess—one of our very special yellow labs, and clearly a master of stealth. If you look closely, you’ll find her tucked beneath a cozy quilt, peeking out with a gaze that says, “I’m over this.” Princess is currently in recovery after a recent surgery (don’t…
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Continue reading →: Why We’re Celebrating a Rainy DayWhile many might grumble at a gray, drizzly forecast, we’re over here doing a happy dance in our muddy boots! After weeks of dry soil and thirsty garden beds, this steady rain is just what we’ve been hoping for. Our homemade water reservoir is finally getting a solid refill, setting…
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