Mice: Scourge of the Homestead
When I was discussing options with my insurance agent, I asked if…
The Uncommon Coop: Think Outside the Nesting Box
The life of a modern-day homesteader is consumed with planning and projects. …
Crafting Country Wines
Homemade wines are easy and quick to create. Not only can you…
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese salad brings together some of my very favorite summer flavors. In…
Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
Lately, the local fruit stand has been overflowing with the most delicious…
Creeping Phlox: The Patriotic Posey
Want to beautify an ugly unfriendly patch of ground, an old ditch,…
Blackberry Almond Cake
Tables and booths are overflowing with the spoils of summer, one of…
Building Community Through Bartering and Trading
Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…
Five Fun Farmers’ Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table
Participating in a farmers' market is a great income opportunity that allows…
Raising Chickens… From Scratch
The first livestock most new homesteaders bring home to the farm are…
Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?
I have to cut some hay. It’s one of those must-do things. …
Homestead Herb Business
There are so many possibilities when it comes to earning an income…
