For years I hated mushrooms. My young palette had not yet developed an appreciation for the little darlings and I…
To many homesteaders and would-be homesteaders, “money” is a four-letter word. After all, money is all about materialism, and that's…
Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how much income can be gleaned from their property.…
Great-Grandma’s divinity; Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without a doubt, we all have our favorite, traditional…
I have been gardening since before I could walk without tripping over my own feet, having been blessed with grandparents…
Modern homesteading is difficult. Rabbits love tender garden sprouts; every wild thing loves a good chicken dinner; and neighbors sometimes…
Except in the 1516 novel by Sir Thomas More, Utopia is said to be impossible. That is probably a blessing—it…
A sugar addiction is every bit as real as an addiction to nicotine, caffeine and—according to recent studies—even cocaine. While…
I am fortunate to live in an area where winter temperatures rarely dip lower than 5° C below zero. (26°…
My father was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on a farm where he lived until his father…
Homesteading offers so many opportunities to create a balanced life, live sustainably, and align your life with your values, but…
It's the start of a new year and I, for one, am ready to be through the holidays. Not that…