Seasons in the Garden: Time Waits for No Homesteader

2 years ago

I need some beans to go with dinner so I grab a basket, slip on my muck boots, and head…

Gold and Silver: Basics of Buying and Selling Precious Metals

2 years ago

When we are about to have a snow storm up north, and it looks like we are going to be…

The Ultimate Guide to Farm-Friendly Dogs

2 years ago

My wife and I are homesteading dog-trainers.  In our duties as dog trainers, we have brought almost every conceivable breed…

Using Beeswax Around the Homestead

2 years ago

Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable tool. There are many ways you can begin…

Winsome Woolly Workers: Babydoll Southdown Sheep

2 years ago

Babydoll Southdown sheep cause many people to exclaim, “Awww!” on the first encounter.  They are known for their teddy-bear looks…

Laws of Attraction and the Importance of a Good Sense of Humor on the Homestead

2 years ago

I recently read one of the more popular books regarding the Laws of Attraction and bringing what you want into…

The Housegoat: The Unusual Beginnings of Withywindle Farm

2 years ago

Raising a housegoat is not for the faint of heart, nor is it normal.  Truth is often stranger than fiction,…

Drawing a Circle in the Sand

2 years ago

The following is a true story.  Names have not been changed to protect the innocent. On a picnic one fine…

Dutch Baby, aka German Oven-Pancake

2 years ago

Doesn’t that look impressive?  It may look as though this German oven-pancake took lots of time and careful preparation, but…

The Magical World of Mycelium: Growing Mushrooms on the Homestead

2 years ago

Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders.  They make good sense for someone who just dreams of being…

Homesteading vs. Smallholding: Observations from Both Sides of the Pond

2 years ago

I am here to tell you about how homesteading in the United States and the United Kingdom differ; there are…

Growing Pumpkins on the Homestead

2 years ago

Pumpkin is one of the favorite fall flavors for many people. It’s a must-have on the menu during the autumn…