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Wintertime on the Homestead

Snow, ice, sleet, and wind.  Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen…

April Freeman April Freeman

Giving Back To Your Community

By the time we get through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Raccoon Trapping for Beginners

Trapping is one of the most debated forms of conservation. For some,…

Jenna Delchambre Jenna Delchambre

Burnout on the Homestead: It’s Not All for Everyone

Nobody’s life is without challenges.  But we homesteaders are among the demographic…

Kathy Bernier Kathy Bernier

Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World

In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…

Kimi Ceridon Kimi Ceridon

Decorating with Mother Nature

The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Floating on Snow: Using Snowshoes and Ice Cleats on the Homestead

My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats.  When strapping…

May Woodworth May Woodworth

You Can’t Just Make Community Happen: Finding Your Flock

Community is something I have longed for all my life.  I think…

Wren Everett Wren Everett

Homestead Gift-giving Guide: The Best Gifts for Homesteaders

I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970.  I…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

DIY Winter Skincare

Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Going Beyond Grape: Oddball Wines to Make at Home

My venture into winemaking at home all started with two very prolific…

Allyson Ernst Allyson Ernst

Bowery Farming: An Interview with Co-Founder and CEO Irving Fain

When Irving Fain started Bowery Farms he had a dream; to provide…

Alan Ray Alan Ray

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