Urban Foraging
When I had to pack up my rural homestead and move it to the city, foraging was one of the few things I thought I would have to give up.…
Stop! Don’t Feed That Pigweed to the Pigs!
I had to go to Africa to discover pigweed. But, once smitten, never forgotten. I was smitten with the country, the people, and the tiny green plants that gave me…
Homestead Harmony: Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care
Are you trying to find that perfect, cozy balance between the demands of work, the joys of family, and the necessity of self-care? Hey there, you. Yes, you juggling a…
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Navigating Life Allergic to Your Homestead
The risks of country living are outweighed only by the rewards of country life. We dive in despite the dangers, believing we’re well-informed. But some threats are so obscure we…
Compost Happens: Indoor Composting for Small-Scale Homesteaders
Everyone knows the benefits of composting but most people believe composting is a homestead project that requires a good amount of space. The truth is, composting is like almost any…
Cucumber Scallion Dip
If you're looking for a creamy, yet fresh-tasting accompaniment for a party tray or just a quick snack, this dip fits the bill. Clean, bright cucumber and scallions combined with…
Pigeon Preliminaries: Getting to Know the Magnificent Rock Pigeon
With this article, I hope to promote the beloved rock pigeon and share with you about its husbandry. May you be drawn into an admiration and develop a picked interest…
Grilled Corn, Tomato, & Avocado Salad
I'm attending a backyard cookout this weekend and want to bring along a dish to add to the smorgasbord. Since we have family visiting from out-of-state, I wanted something that…
Are You Cut Out for the “Simple Life”?
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 homestead, I can tell you… is…
The Day the Fires Came Through
I found myself fitting in well to my new way of life: being a woman, living alone in the middle of the wild African bush (during the week my husband…
Learn to Save Money with Old-Fashioned Methods: Money-saving Advice from the Past
Self-sufficiency and sustainability are buzzwords—not only used in the close-knit homesteading community, but by corporations who want to cash in on a trending value system to make a quick buck. In…
Backyard Bird Feeding on the Homestead
It was a cold morning and I had just come in from filling the backyard bird feeders. I stoked the fire and poured myself a cup of coffee. I make…
