Having been blessed with an adventurous life, I have learned to avoid what I consider the murderer of contentment, the beginning of the end…
Ya know what I hate? I hate leaving the farm. For almost any reason. Leaving the farm means that I’ve gotta get in my…
What is Permaculture? Permanent agriculture. A system for feeding and caring for ourselves that can be supported indefinitely by Nature because it imitates Nature's…
Heating with Wood I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the air, the thermostat on the wall showing a cool 56…
The Quest for the Precious Farmers have been extolled throughout history for the fine character qualities they possess: dedication, perseverance, insight, devotion, the ability to…
Turning a 1928 Bungalow into a Farmhouse and Other Misadventures America in 1928 was a decadent place for some. Those who could afford the…
This is a story of greed, corruption, and the struggle for religious freedom. The story begins in one of history’s gloomiest times, the Dark…
Being a staying-at-home mother, who works as a teacher for her children, as a maid for her house, and as a farmer for her…
Dreaming about living in the country is easy, even when you’re not quite there. Rural images ripple unbidden through burbling brooks of the mind…
A good while back I read a book, whose author, and even title, evade me now, but one segment of the narrative has stuck…
I recently read one of the more popular books regarding the Laws of Attraction and bringing what you want into your life with positive…
The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as it could, missing parts of its roof, some walls, and some windows. …
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on the family farm, grew up on the family farm, learned how to…
What is the Future of Homesteading? I have to make the confession that I have always been a sucker for a good advice column. …
If you have a television, you’ve probably seen the PBS series, Simple Living, or at least heard of it. If you’re a fan of…
I’m about to share a secret recipe for peace, tranquility, and income on the homestead. First, a little background. My wife and I have…
Today's hottest trend is off-grid living; unplug, disconnect, and get back to your pioneer roots. Bookstores are full of books on every conceivable aspect…
Rugged, self-sufficient, fiercely loyal – despite stereotypes to the contrary, the Appalachian mountaineers were, and are, an admirable people who developed a rich culture…
When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead a “simple” life in the country making a living off the land,…
When sitting at the computer I have only to look slightly left to see a substantial part of my rural kingdom. The view is…
