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Bobblehead Homestead

@bobbleheadstead

Trying my best on 2.8 acres in the boondocks of Arkansas.

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Aug 3, 2018, 5:38 AM UTC

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 firs…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 24, 2018, 2:40 AM UTC

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 G…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 21, 2018, 2:55 AM UTC

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…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 17, 2018, 3:46 AM UTC

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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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 16, 2018, 2:36 AM UTC

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…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 11, 2018, 3:09 PM UTC

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…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 9, 2018, 6:03 AM UTC

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…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 8, 2018, 7:04 AM UTC

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…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 3, 2018, 11:37 PM UTC

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 sunflo…

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Bobblehead Homestead
@bobbleheadstead Jul 1, 2018, 3:36 PM UTC

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 pleasan…

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