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Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…
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…
