The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy. Fortunately, the weather is perfect for outdoor parties and…
I absolutely enjoy a good crunchy pickle, and I want my pickles when I want them. That’s why I decided to make quick pickles, and…
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in your garden, or you want to venture into some sort of for-profit venture,…
Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle drops of rain as morels are generously filling handwoven baskets. This can only…
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. Country neighbors are few but often become like family. Oftentimes the majority of life…
There’s never a bad time to think about conservation and helping out wildlife. As a matter of fact, late winter, maybe more than any other…
Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming opportunities. Creameries operated by small farms offer a valuable second income stream and…
One of the questions that I get asked a lot is, “Why should I spin my own wool, and knit a sweater, when I can…
We’re going to delve into the world of cheesemaking science for beginners. Learning about cheesemaking at home can be a fun, easy project. Cutting into your…
“Can you please bring more cups? We keep selling out.” That’s what the owner of the antique shop said to me not too long ago.…
The world of folk art is broad, eclectic, ongoing and wonderful. Folk art is accessible in a way that abstract or aesthetic art can never…
A girl about the age of twelve, sporting a French beret, stands to the side with her face tilted, looking over the fields as I…