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A Mountain Hearth

Tales of Modern Homesteading and Outdoor Adventure

October 9, 2017

Harvest Moon

There was a beautiful, full harvest moon last week, and I had the good fortune of viewing it early in the morning when I was out feeding the chickens. It made for a much brighter early fall morning than I’ve gotten used to these last few weeks, and I could see how farmers were able to use the light of this moon to stay out harvesting crops into the evening. I came across this link to the Old Farmer’s Almanac with facts and lore about the harvest moon that I thought I would share:

Old Farmer’s Almanac – What is the Harvest Moon?

Happy Harvest!

 

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Out here in Oregon, I enjoy the rough-hewn life of a modern homesteader and mountain woman, weaving the outdoors into the fabric of daily life. Whether tending this McKenzie River homestead hearth or a campfire in the backcountry, I find great enjoyment in the work of a sustainable life. Gather around as I share my tales of outdoor adventure, conservation, restoration, land stewardship, wildcrafting, handcrafting, growing food, and keeping chickens. It is my hope to share ideas and inspiration, and strengthen connections with the land and wild places. Read More…

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