Vegetable Gardening: Your Next Step to Self-Sufficiency
You've made the big decision to cut bait and leave the rat…
Edible Landscaping: Eat Your Environment
For those of us who are forced to homestead in an urban…
Lessons From My Maple Syrup Misadventure
I huddled in the dark wilderness listening to howling in the distance…
The Peanut Man: George Washington Carver
"I believe the Great Creator has put oil and ores on this…
Frozen Food: Foraging in Winter
We don’t often think of winter as a prime time to harvest.…
Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World
In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…
What’s So Convenient About Convenience Foods?
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. …
Grandma’s Kitchen: Lost Recipes of My Childhood
I’m feeling rather nostalgic lately. After holding onto my Grandma’s estate in…
Going Beyond Grape: Oddball Wines to Make at Home
My venture into winemaking at home all started with two very prolific…
Homemade Applesauce: Accept No Substitutes!
My husband Donnie was raised near the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina,…
Growing Persimmons From Seed: An Unusual Fruit For Your Homestead
Persimmons are a delicious and unusual fruit to grow on your homestead.…
Bake in Bulk to Save Time and Money
Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement. In…
