Remember that old commercial, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature?” Well, as a young child of about 12, I…
Self-sufficiency and sustainability are buzzwords—not only used in the close-knit homesteading community, but by corporations who want to cash in…
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Visionary and value shaper, Jim Kristofic grew up on a Navajo Reservation in Arizona, and after immersion in that ambiance,…
If you have never raised rabbits for meat, here is your no-BS primer. Instead of starting at the beginning of…
How to Fight the High Cost of Groceries This Summer, Starting Right Now with Container Gardening. Well, I guess it’s…
If I were to just say the word “homestead” what would you envision? Maybe a family with several kids on…
Crunchy, sour, sweet, and spicy, I love pickles. Basically, if you can pickle it, I’ll like it. I must admit,…
Have you considered chickens as a means of producing your own food? Have you looked at the stores and seen…
January can be a difficult time for homesteaders, especially those of us who rely on our gardens for both income…
If you live on Earth, you've likely noticed the typical treats that are passed around for Valentine’s Day. Pink and…
I'm not sure if I agree with the widely-held homily that pigs are as intelligent as dogs (actually I am…