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HomesteadHerbs
Farmgirl in Training
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Christine
Hockley
TX
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 Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 10:13:30 AM
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Howdy! (and that was said with a very mixed up British/Argentine/Brasilian/French accent!  )
I'm so thrilled to have found you! I've been in Texas, about 45 minutes northwest of Houston, for almost 5 years. I purchased 5 acres and built a home on it (and if I were to do it again, I'd remove some of the conveniences I had them put in!). We've got chickens and I'm starting an orchard and raised beds with herbs. This summer we crossfenced two fields and my neighbors use it for pasture, and I get free raw milk! 
I grew up in the city in Brasil and Argentina, but had access to family and friends' farms. My father owned some land (think dense tropical forest) and he and I surveyed it with machetes and eventually planted some banana trees. My father's family owned land in Argentina and were what some might call "Cattle Barons"! One uncle still farms and raises cattle in Argentina and Uruguay, and has just invested in a grain elevator (did I mention he's the 'rich uncle' of the family! )
I have lots to learn, and some wisdom to share! I admire many of you and am excited to be a Farmgirl!
Christine
Growing, using, and learning about herbs. Living a Godly simple life! |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 2:23:32 PM
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Welcome!
Boy sounds like we'll learn lots from you!
Enjoy the forum!
KarenP
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realme52
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Klara
Gatesville
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 4:49:24 PM
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Welcome, Christine.
Your description of yourself sounds quite impressive!
I'm in TX, also, about 4 driving hours West of you, with a far less exciting story and "only" 2acres. We do some small scale homesteading with a long-term-dream-goal of self-sufficiency.
I am originally from Europe and drive to Houston occasionally to go to IKEA, if I feel I need a dosage of "European Interior Decorating".
You will certainly enjoy this site! I'm a mostly silent participant, but learn something every day, just through reading the contributions!
From this hour I ordain myself loss'd of limits and immaginary lines. Walt Whitman |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 5:49:47 PM
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Wow and welcome! I look forward to hearing about your upbringing in SA it sounds fasinating! Glad to have you on board!
"...the setting sun is like going into the very presence of God." Elizabeth Von Arnim |
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lonestargal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kristi
Texas
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Posted - Oct 21 2005 : 6:11:45 PM
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| Hi Christine and Welcome!!! I'm in Texas too but north of you about 5-6 hours, in Wichita Falls. We would love to hear some of your gardening tips and life in SA!!! |
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HomesteadHerbs
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Christine
Hockley
TX
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 06:41:46 AM
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Thank you for the kind welcome and reception! I certainly will share any knowledge I have acquired...but I'm not sure of its worthiness
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 07:07:31 AM
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Welcome Christine! Sounds like you lead an interesting life yourself! Welcome to the forum , it's always fun to hear from new points of view! Welcome!
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KJD
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 3:54:25 PM
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| Welcome, Texan, from a born and bred Texan! |
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