A Story of Three Little Pigs
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to…
Mad Honey, Anyone? Inside The Hives Of Apis Laboriosa
High in the Himalayan cliffs of Nepal, a honey hunter dangles from…
Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Aaargh! My Hens Won’t Set for Me! (Hatching Chicks with an Incubator)
Depending on what breed(s) you have, your hens might not be inclined…
Preserving the Harvest: Food Preservation Techniques
Summer gardens are being harvested and it is only natural that we…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…
The Simplest House of All: The Dacha Series
One of the first concerns of new homesteaders is to provide themselves…
Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…
