What is Permaculture? Permanent agriculture. A system for feeding and caring for ourselves that can be supported indefinitely by Nature because it imitates Nature's own…
March is Women’s History Month, and it seemed fitting to me that a homesteading woman should be celebrated. The woman I chose was arguably at…
If you have a television, you’ve probably seen the PBS series, Simple Living, or at least heard of it. If you’re a fan of the…
There are many reasons why people are drawn to the homesteading lifestyle and sustainable agriculture. There is the lure of living simply and sustainably off…
Most people find that making small green changes around the home is fairly easy, and definitely more forgiving towards your wallet than, for example, a…
Self-sufficiency and sustainability are buzzwords—not only used in the close-knit homesteading community, but by corporations who want to cash in on a trending value system…
Creating sustainable homesteads has become more and more important over recent years. People are more interested than ever in reducing their footprint, saving money, and…
What is the Future of Homesteading? I have to make the confession that I have always been a sucker for a good advice column. Starting…
We didn’t invent recycling. Our ancestors did it by necessity. On the original homesteads across North America people re-jigged hard to obtain parts and materials…
Homesteaders vs. Survivalists: Conflicting Interests or Alternative Routes to the Same Destination? A funny thing happened when I got caught in the Interwebs. Not that…
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and achieving self-sufficiency is a worthy one. You put lots of time, money and…
Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in which the entire family can participate. It is a great way to practice…