Humor on the Homestead: You Have to Laugh in this Lifestyle

3 years ago

A farmer goes to the bank every week, takes out $100 in ten dollar bills, then stands on the street…

Black Bean and Corn Salad

3 years ago

It's often quite true—particularly with food—that simpler is better and this recipe is no exception.  It's a big favorite of…

Are You Sure You Really Need a Job?

3 years ago

One of my favorite cartoons shows a politician giving a speech at one of those thousand-dollar-a-plate dinners.  He's saying, "...And…

Hatching Plans for Baby Poultry: A Hatching How-To

3 years ago

Mail order chicks are a great way to start a new flock on your homestead. However, if you have fertile…

Building a Backyard Habitat: Coexist with the Critters

3 years ago

Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in which the entire family can participate.  It is…

Keeping Skunks at Bay

3 years ago

Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar with Pepé Le Pew, the amorous French skunk…

Aquaponics: Why It’s the Best Gardening Method for Homesteading

3 years ago

Even if you don’t have a large amount of land available, you can still learn valuable homesteading skills, grow your…

Summer Vegetable Baked Ziti

3 years ago

I had a cooking show on the TV in the background, as I often do while working on the pages…

Doctoring on the Homestead: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

3 years ago

Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to…

Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head

3 years ago

There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on the family farm, grew up on the family…

Herbal Remedies on the Homestead: Tinctures, Teas, Syrups, and Salves

3 years ago

Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over…

Cannoli Dip

3 years ago

Well, here we are again, but this time, it's worse. Summer is in full swing and it is getting H.O.T.…