Michelle, the Boschvelder Hen, and Her Guinea Keets
Growing up, I remember my mother always having Guinea fowl feathers in…
Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise
Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…
The Cabinet of Doom (That Saved the Homestead)
I called it the Cabinet of Doom. You probably have one in…
Learning Curves on Rural Roads: Three Lessons for Every Homesteader
When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead…
Nature’s Way: Welcoming (or At Least Tolerating) Beneficial Wildlife
Homesteaders often operate under the assumption that wildlife in general is incompatible…
The Beauty in Our Failures
When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…
What is Your Homestead $ Number?
A while back, there was a commercial that had people walking around…
Just Like Grandma Used to Do: Homesteading Role Models
My father was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on…
Work/Life Balance for a Happy Homestead
The Quest for the Precious Farmers have been extolled throughout history for…
Heating with Wood on the Homestead
I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the…
While You’re Waiting: How to Start Homesteading Today
The homesteading life is one that is admired by most and desired…
First Morning on the Homestead: Embracing Newfound Freedom
“The Blue Goat” homestead is located in Anderson County, Texas. This is…
