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Game Changing Transformation Off Grid Log Cabin, Pond, Fishing, Cast Iron Cooking

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My off grid log cabin homestead evolved dramatically this week, a game changer in how I use the wilderness property. A major departure for me, I have help clearing the forest and make a decision that really changes the look of the homestead. I start by catching fish for dinner from my canoe and I make a fish chowder with bass and vegetables and herbs from my organic garden in the forest. I cook it on my homemade rocket stove in my outdoor forest kitchen, preparing it while I cook pancakes on a cast iron skillet and make chaga tea over the fire. After spending a few days with my neighbor clearing land for my greenhouse and timber frame workshop, I decide to dig a pond in the forest for swimming, skating, drawing water from for my vegetable crops, for drinking, cooking and cleaning. After the pond is dug down to bedrock, it's starts filling up with rainwater and I plant grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables around the perimeter to attract wildlife and for future food harvest. I level the rocks near the edge of the pond to prepare for the foundation of the root cellar, timber frame and log cabin workshop and explain how it will be situated in proximity to the greenhouse
Date: 2020-11-30

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Comments and reviews: 9

SWAMPHUNTER644
It's readily apparent that a large part of your diet consists of fried food. That generally is not a heart healthy diet. It may be offset by the exercise you get, the wild meat and fish, and your garden vegetables and foraged food. It is something to monitor with your doctor as you age and your body becomes less efficient. I'm not criticizing or saying it's wrong, just something to consider. I'm not sure if you could modify it significantly without installing a gas oven in your cabin.
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SWAMPHUNTER644
Moose will dive deep into ponds that contain plants that supply their needed micronutrients. If you spot moose feeding, perhaps you could seed your pond with some of those plants while the water is still low. Also some wild rice around the edges for ducks.
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lookeron
I have never envied anyone's mansion, or cars, or things. I am on the cusp of envy of your Cabin life. I find myself looking for Cali's' bushy flag (tail) every time the camera pans.
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Martin
Love your videos more now that you are explaining things. Soil looks promising in color, youll need to set up a composting station and look into No Dig Gardening, so much easier
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william
Too bad you didnt have a son you could teach all this stuff to. Who could help you with the work as you get older and eventually take it over.
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Jennifer
your videos make me want to pack a bag, leave Ireland and head to Canada. You never mention wolves or bears. Are you ever visited by them.
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Colleen
Just love watching your videos. I have so much admiration for you! I cant wait to watch the progress of all your added additions!
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Yudi
I am from Indonesia. I really like your videos. a quiet and peaceful life.
warm greetings from the Sumatra island, Indonesia
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Gary
I aerated my pond with a windmill from Koenders (it's Canadian) No electricity required and it kept the pond from freezing over.
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