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- February Homestead Wrap-Up & Early March To-Do List – Transitioning Seasons
Intro Happy end of February from Lange Girl Farms! As the month closes in Southeast Michigan, we’re reflecting on winter’s lessons and gearing up for early March transitions—longer days, maple sap hints, and garden dreams. This February has been about deep litter coops, indoor greens, animal care, and YAH’s quiet provision. Today, I’ll wrap up our… Read more: February Homestead Wrap-Up & Early March To-Do List – Transitioning Seasons - Animal Babies & Psalm 139:14 – Fearfully Made on the FarmIntro Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As we look ahead to spring in Southeast Michigan, thoughts turn to animal babies—YAH’s incredible design in every new life. We’re tying this anticipation to Psalm 139:14: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” From Misty the… Read more: Animal Babies & Psalm 139:14 – Fearfully Made on the Farm
- Maple Tapping Prep – Tools & Timing for Homestead Syrup
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As the days slowly lengthen in Southeast Michigan, we’re gearing up for one of our favorite late-winter rituals: maple tapping prep. With sugar maples on the land, we tap them each year for that pure, rich syrup straight from YAH’s provision. It’s a low-effort, high-reward project that teaches patience… Read more: Maple Tapping Prep – Tools & Timing for Homestead Syrup - Winter Rabbit Hutch Refresh & Natural Bedding for Healthy Bunnies
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As winter holds on in Southeast Michigan, our rabbits are spending more time indoors in their hutches, so a mid-season refresh is key to keeping them comfortable and healthy. We’ve been tweaking our natural bedding routine with farm-sourced materials—no chemicals, just simple, effective methods that work for our homestead… Read more: Winter Rabbit Hutch Refresh & Natural Bedding for Healthy Bunnies - Seed Catalogs & Proverbs 22:6 – Training Up a Child in the Way of the Garden
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As seed catalogs pile up on our kitchen table in Southeast Michigan, we’re turning this quiet season into a homeschool highlight—exploring seed varieties while tying it to Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from… Read more: Seed Catalogs & Proverbs 22:6 – Training Up a Child in the Way of the Garden - Helleborus orientalis – Lenten Rose (Early Bloom Guide for Winter Color)
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As we await spring’s arrival in Southeast Michigan, one perennial that’s already showing promise is Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten rose. This tough evergreen hellebore brings early blooms (often by late winter) in shades of pink, purple, white, and green—perfect for lifting spirits when the landscape is still… Read more: Helleborus orientalis – Lenten Rose (Early Bloom Guide for Winter Color) - Valentine Farm Treats – Herb Honey & Butter Recipes
Happy Valentine’s Day from Lange Girl Farms! As love fills the air in Southeast Michigan, we’re celebrating with simple, farm-made treats that warm the heart—herb-infused honey and flavored butter spreads using dried herbs from our garden. These easy recipes make perfect Valentine gifts or family snacks, adding homestead flavor to toast, biscuits, or even eggs… Read more: Valentine Farm Treats – Herb Honey & Butter Recipes - Bird Watching & Matthew 6:26 – YAH Feeds the Birds
Happy February from Lange Girl Farms! As winter lingers in Southeast Michigan, bird watching has become one of our favorite homeschool activities. Bundling up to spot chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and even the wild turkey flocks that wander our land is pure joy—and a perfect tie-in to Matthew 6:26: “Look at the birds of the air;… Read more: Bird Watching & Matthew 6:26 – YAH Feeds the Birds
