Alaska Bush Life, Off-Road, Off-Grid

The life of erstwhile city slickers, now telecommuters in a remote log cabin raising chickens, ducks, rabbits, and bees, making beer and wine, and raising vegetables and berries.

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Bountiful Berry Harvest in Alaska + Recipe for BBQ sauce with berries

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Sadly, 2023 was “the summer that wasn’t.” The Land of the Midnight Sun was, instead, the Land of the Midnight Rain and Mid-day Rain. One ...

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Utilities Costs at a Remote, Off-Grid Home

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Please see my most recent post here , in which I calculate the cost of electricity, water, mail, and other utilities that we had to build f...

Sunday, July 16, 2023

A Dog's Life in Alaska: racing, coffee kiosks, and bears

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You might think that the Alaska state sport would be hockey, but I would argue that it is dog mushing. The most famous race is the 1000 ...

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Swan and Duck Strategies Outwit our Dog + Recipe for Fruit Shrub drink

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I have read descriptions of birds luring predators away from their nest of eggs or fledglings by feigning a broken wing or leg, but, until y...

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Spring Breakup: Two weeks from snow to edible wild plants

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(The prior article focuses on the Breakup's lake ice and water fowl. This one focuses on rapid changes on land). Breakup, our term f...

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Laura Emerson: Alaska, United States; My husband and I (Laura Emerson) live in a little log cabin in Alaska, a 20 minute flight to the nearest major road. We rely on solar and wind power, with a back-up generator. Professionally, we tele-commute to employers far, far away. Certifications in Permaculture, Master Gardening, Master Naturalist, and Herbalism have all taught me skills and insights that enhance our remote life. Also, my book was just published at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZN1FZR9/ref=sr_1_1 If you have questions about off-grid life, contact me in the Comments section below.

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