I had to go to Africa to discover pigweed. But, once smitten, never forgotten. I was smitten with the country, the people, and the tiny green plants that gave me my first aha moment about the connection between agriculture and human culture. It was our first assignment overseas. We were sent to Botswana by British Quakers to assist a rural village…
Are you trying to find that perfect, cozy balance between the demands of work, the joys of family, and the necessity of self-care? Hey there, you. Yes, you juggling a dozen tasks while keeping your sanity intact. If you feel like life is throwing you curveballs faster than you can swing, you came to the right place. Take a breather,…
The risks of country living are outweighed only by the rewards of country life. We dive in despite the dangers, believing we’re well-informed. But some threats are so obscure we fail to notice them. Alpha-gal syndrome is one of these. As positive cases rise around the world, this mysterious illness is morphing into a homesteading hazard everyone needs to know…
Homesteading can be a solitary affair and finding community on the homestead…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…
Over the last ten years or so, and around my various “off…
Three years ago, my husband decided to start growing an aphrodisiac…
Are you trying to find that perfect, cozy balance between the demands…
Several years ago, I decided that I would make bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers…
A garden offers some truly great benefits to those who undertake the…
Man does not live by egg alone. While we may keep chickens…
I had to go to Africa to discover pigweed. But, once smitten,…
Homesteaders, whether the 100-acre or backyard type, are always on the lookout…
Ozark banana. Quaker delight. Asimoya. Hillbilly mango. This relatively obscure fruit goes by…
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