Bamewawagezhikaquay: The most famous person you never heard of.
I'd like to introduce you to an extraordinary life, that of the…
Helen Nearing, Twentieth Century Pioneer
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The View from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House: A True Pioneer Woman
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Skinny Cream of Asparagus Soup
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Learn to Earn: Ten Books Every Homesteader Should Read
The rise in popularity of the homesteading lifestyle is a good thing…
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
More often than not, tuna salad is made with a heavy mayo…
Music Carriers of the Southern Appalachians: Sharing History Through Song
If you’ve ever traveled through the southern Appalachian Mountains, you will immediately…
Ruminations on Ruminants: a Goatherd’s Diary on Kidding
It's midnight in the goat shed. The winter sky is black and…
The Peanut Man: George Washington Carver
"I believe the Great Creator has put oil and ores on this…
What I Learned About Patience, Parenting, and Poop
No one tells you how much of homesteading is just… waiting! As…
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Beer Bread
Whenever the depths of winter roll around, I find myself eating a…
Going Full Circle: A Journey Back to Sustainable Agriculture
There are many reasons why people are drawn to the homesteading lifestyle…
