Almost every homestead I know of has found a way to incorporate herbs into their garden. But did you know that it is possible to…
Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming opportunities. Creameries operated by small farms offer a valuable second income stream and…
I recently watched a movie produced by Robert Kenner called Food, Inc., a documentary about current American farming practices and where we are going wrong. It…
Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell of wood smoke rising from our little outdoor cooking grill, and I made…
You finally did it! You managed to get away from the madness of urban life and build your own homestead. Now you raise your own…
Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how much income can be gleaned from their property. Whether you recently purchased your…
Homesteading offers so many opportunities to create a balanced life, live sustainably, and align your life with your values, but there are also challenges. One…
At one time or another, nearly all homesteaders desire to make their homesteading journey self-sufficient and begin to search for ways to achieve that self-sufficiency. …
“Can you please bring more cups? We keep selling out.” That’s what the owner of the antique shop said to me not too long ago.…
Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own, a place where you can raise animals and gardens to provide good, wholesome…
The world of folk art is broad, eclectic, ongoing and wonderful. Folk art is accessible in a way that abstract or aesthetic art can never…
Growing Your Homestead Without Going Into Debt It was June, almost ten bee seasons ago, and Steve and a friend were moving an established hive…