Trials and Travails of a New Homesteader

1 year ago

My three boys and I are all settled in now, trying out the homesteading lifestyle in this house in the…

Help Yourself to Happy Tilapia: Bioponics on the Homestead

1 year ago

So, you are a homesteader or a wanna-be looking for a low-footprint, minimal-labor technique to grow tasty, nutritional, organic food?…

Grocery Shelf to Garden Bed: How to Regrow Store-Bought Veggies

1 year ago

Although we grow most of what we eat, there are times I need to buy produce from other vendors at…

Crispy Taco Cups

1 year ago

Every year, when the Super Bowl time gets near, I can't help but notice all the different attitudes toward the…

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Ham, Garlic, Parmesan, and Lemon

1 year ago

Growing up, I wasn't one of those kids who did everything they could do to try to fool their parents…

Ham, Cheddar, & Chive Scones

1 year ago

So, I have to admit, I don't remember ever having had a scone.  Growing up outside a teeny town in…

12 Months of Fresh Produce: How to Grow Food All Year

1 year ago

A homestead is not complete without a kitchen garden and a homestead business is not complete without a market garden. …

American Farmers Today Part One: The Whitmires

1 year ago

I recently watched a movie produced by Robert Kenner called Food, Inc., a documentary about current American farming practices and where…

An Empire That Stood Alone: Black American Homesteaders in Wyoming

1 year ago

There were a lot of reasons for Americans to head West after the Civil War, with the Homestead Acts initiated…

Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead

1 year ago

Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell of wood smoke rising from our little outdoor…

Cheesemaking Science for Beginners, Part One: Ingredient Basics

1 year ago

We're going to delve into the world of cheesemaking science for beginners. Learning about cheesemaking at home can be a fun,…

Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid

1 year ago

Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health.  If you’ve been spending quality time with them,…