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Backyard Bird Feeding on the Homestead
It was a cold morning and I had just come in from…
Early Spring Wild Edibles: It’s Time to Go Foraging!
Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle…
Morel Hunters: Foraging for Morel Mushrooms
When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground…
Brew Beer—Quit Paying Taxes… Well, almost
Homesteaders are a resourceful and imaginative group. If you need a tool,…
Getting Greasy: A Beginner’s Guide to Infusing Oils
Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a…
Waste Not, Want Not: Repurposing on the Homestead
Growing up in the rural Midwest, and being a child not unlike…
Happy Homestead Quilting: Quilt Patterns You’ll Love
If you’re a quilter you may have started on a whim because…
Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World
In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…
Making Small-batch Maple Syrup on the Homestead
When my kids were little, someone gave me a recipe for maple-flavored…
Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…
Decorating with Mother Nature
The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to…