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 CAR,…
I wake early on a Saturday morning to a chill in the air, the thermostat on the wall showing a cool 56 degrees. I step…
The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as it could, missing parts of its roof, some walls, and some windows. Not…
Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an idea for extra income that I’ve been exploring for several years now. Well,…
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…
For many families, purchasing a beautiful little homestead is the ultimate dream. Just imagine…rolling pastures filled with cute little animals, a sprawling garden, and a…
If you’re a homesteader or you have homesteading friends or family, you’ll almost inevitably come across some injuries. Between livestock handling, DIY projects, moving materials, heavy…
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives to try new things. These opportunities, however, are also one of the reasons…
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 from…
There is an imaginary picture of “Homesteading” that revolves around being entirely self-sufficient from your land. Chickens for eggs, goats for milk, making your own…
Perhaps not surprisingly, some of the strangest things Out There are things that you don’t even see. The whippoorwill, or whip-poor-will, is a prime example. …
Growing up, I remember my mother always having Guinea fowl feathers in her hair, and seeing the little paintings she made of them around the…