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…
Some Sage Wisdom
Salvia officinalis—from the Latin word "salvere"—the name means "to save" and refers…
Johnny Appleseed: The Myth and the Man
There are still those who think he was a myth, which is…
Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything:…
The Pawpaw: America’s Secret Native Fruit
Ozark banana. Quaker delight. Asimoya. Hillbilly mango. This relatively obscure fruit goes by…
Farro with Mushrooms & Spinach
When I first heard someone talking about farro, I thought they were…
How to Start, Operate, and Market a Niche Homestead Business
There are as many reasons to start a homestead as there are…
