What’s So Convenient About Convenience Foods?
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. …
Making Oxymels: The Sweet-Tart Medicine
Oxymel... what an odd word. The etymology of the word actually gives…
Weston A. Price: Introducing the “Real” Way of Eating
Homesteaders often enjoy looking back and learning how the old-timers did things. …
Lyme Disease
There are a lot of benefits to living in the country. I…
First Aid on the Homestead: When Humans Get Hurt
If you’re a homesteader or you have homesteading friends or family, you’ll…
The Homesteader’s Apothecary
Homesteaders will tout the many health benefits of their lifestyle including fresh…
Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …
Locavores: Messages from The Sleeping Prophet, Edgar Cayce
You may be about to learn two new words (I did). “Locavore”…
Growing Red Wine Cap Mushrooms on the Homestead
Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce…
Gardening For Everyone: Adaptive Gardening Techniques
Gardening is an important part of every homesteader’s life. Not only does…
Garden Therapy: Getting in Touch with Your Roots
My introduction to gardening began with time spent in my grandfather’s garden.…
