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The Complete Compost Gardening Guide Book Review

December 5, 2011 By Mike

  The Complete Compost Gardening Guide The Complete Compost Gardening Guide is a good book that deserves to be on the bookshelf of gardeners and homesteaders everywhere. I’m a bit ashamed to admit it but when it comes to composting I’m a bit of a neophyte. I am blessed to have a good Town sponsored […]

Gear Review-Stanley FUBAR’s and Bostich 36″ Wrecking Bar

December 2, 2011 By Mike

Last weekend while ripping out my kitchen I got to use Stanley FUBAR’s and a Bostitch 36″ Wrecking Bar. The Stanley Fatmax FUBAR III I got for my Birthday and the Stanley XTreme FUBAR and Bostitch 36″ Wrecking Bar I went out and bought for the occasion. Now I had collected what I considered to […]

WWOD?- What Would Oma Do?

December 1, 2011 By Mike

First off for those of you who aren’t of German descent Oma is short for Großmama or Grandma. Today was one of those days where everything was just a bit off. The Baby is sick, the dog woke the baby up from one nap, the cat another, the kitchen is a disaster area (I’m surprised […]

The Altar of Consumerism

November 29, 2011 By Mike

Well with the 4 day orgy of Consumerism being over I feel comfortable enough to poke my head out from under the blankets and write this blog. Now, I don’t want people to think that I’m anti-Capitalist I enjoy the fruits of our modern economy as much as the next guy but… I don’t see  […]

Pay Dirt: How To Make $10,000 a Year From Your Backyard Garden…A Review and a Giveaway.

November 28, 2011 By Mike

Pay Dirt: How To Make 10,000 a Year From Your Backyard Garden is a good book. It was a bit of a struggle for me to get through though. It was much more of a business book than I was expecting. That being said Pay Dirt does have some information  on  vegetables and herbs that […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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