From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as the ring attendants herded my newly acquired dairy goat into the holding pens for sold animals. At twelve years old, I currently cared for my family’s herd of miniature horses and donkeys, and I eagerly anticipated managing a farm animal that would produce something for the family besides…
How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you money but is also a great way to enjoy the taste and aroma of your own produce through the cold winter months. Herbs you’ve grown yourself are better for your health, and definitely better-tasting than the ones sold in the supermarkets. You can dry or freeze your favorite…
The Backyard Micro-Farm: Small Spaces, Big Harvests
Most people think of acres of land, wide open spaces, barns, and animals grazing in the open when they think of a homestead. However, there is a growing number of homesteaders who are proving that being self-sufficient doesn't have to take up a huge property. In both cities, suburbs, and small towns, individuals are converting small backyards, patios, and even…
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as the ring attendants herded my newly acquired dairy goat into the holding pens for sold animals. At twelve years old, I currently cared for my family’s herd of miniature horses and donkeys, and I eagerly anticipated managing a farm animal that would produce something for the family besides…
How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you money but is also a great way to enjoy the taste and aroma of your own produce through the cold winter months. Herbs you’ve grown yourself are better for your health, and definitely better-tasting than the ones sold in the supermarkets. You can dry or freeze your favorite…
The Backyard Micro-Farm: Small Spaces, Big Harvests
Most people think of acres of land, wide open spaces, barns, and animals grazing in the open when they think of a homestead. However, there is a growing number of homesteaders who are proving that being self-sufficient doesn't have to take up a huge property. In both cities, suburbs, and small towns, individuals are converting small backyards, patios, and even…
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How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you…
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The Backyard Micro-Farm: Small Spaces, Big Harvests
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