Hobbies & Crafts

Grandma Moses: A Primitive Freshness

She was an octogenarian, an artist, a naturalist, a visionary, a farm wife, and a mother of ten children. She…

7 months ago

Fiber Fairs Offer Products, Lessons, and Feelings of Unity

Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an idea for extra income that I’ve been exploring…

9 months ago

If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside

The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy.  Fortunately, the weather is…

9 months ago

Quick Pickles: The Original Fast Food

I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles when I want them. That's why I decided…

11 months ago

Growing a Butterfly Garden: Host Plants to Attract Butterflies

Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in your garden, or you want to venture into…

1 year ago

Early Spring Wild Edibles: It’s Time to Go Foraging!

Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle drops of rain as morels are generously filling…

1 year ago

Attract Wildlife to Your Property

Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people.  Country neighbors are few but often become like family.…

1 year ago

Becoming a Certified Wildlife Habitat

There's never a bad time to think about conservation and helping out wildlife. As a matter of fact, late winter,…

1 year ago

Starting a Micro-Creamery on the Homestead

Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming opportunities.  Creameries operated by small farms offer a…

1 year ago

Getting Started Spinning Wool: Spinning Wool for Beginners

One of the questions that I get asked a lot is, "Why should I spin my own wool, and knit…

1 year ago