Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a constructive and joyful activity that adds a bit of sunshine back into gray…
The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” Well, don’t do what I did wrong, anyway, just do what I did…
Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter weather is hard on our…
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much more than that! Don’t settle…
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for the winter but have you considered what to do with your herbs? Why…
I’d like to talk to you about how to handle an emergency childbirth. Of a human. You might be thinking, “Eh, not for me… On…
On your way to greater self-sufficiency, you have purchased a dairy cow or goat. You should feel proud that you are taking responsibility for your…
Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural Missouri home each morning, every fall I get the urge to store away…
If you’re a homesteader or you have homesteading friends or family, you’ll almost inevitably come across some injuries. Between livestock handling, DIY projects, moving materials, heavy…
There are a lot of benefits to living in the country. I love the fresh air, the lack of traffic and congestion, the beautiful scenery,…
Homesteaders will tout the many health benefits of their lifestyle including fresh air, sunshine, and healthy food straight from the garden. Another, sometimes overlooked, benefit…
As homesteaders we have canned, frozen, dried, and smoked a lot of food. However, many of us have not yet tried the ancient art of fermentation. That…