Over the course of time, even the humblest beginnings in flock-raising can mushroom into an impressive collection of more birds than you had ever dreamed.…
Dreaming about living in the country is easy, even when you’re not quite there. Rural images ripple unbidden through burbling brooks of the mind like…
Peacocks have been considered for thousands of years, as the world’s most beautiful of all birds. Both sexes including the “peahen” female, and the “peacock”…
So, you’ve done your homework. Your barn or pasture shelter is ready for its new tenant. You have prepared, fussed, and researched the breeds you…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a homestead…
American writer, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), gave a magical description of wandering through a moonlight garden that is as true now as it was in the…
Ah, summer… wildflowers blooming; picnics with loved ones; hot days in the garden; cool evenings in the yard. If you’re like me, one of the…
If you have been gardening for some time, you know how superior the food you grow is compared to store-bought produce. Maybe you grow enough…
If you’ve never had, or heard of, miso, let me enlighten you. If I were to say, “Japanese fermented soybean paste”, I’d probably lose a…
Are you looking for your next adventure? Are you in need of something new and exciting? It may be worth your while to think about…
If you’re looking for something new for breakfast (lunch, or dinner), quiches sound fancy, but they’re actually quite simple to make. By changing up the…
After a busy and productive spring and summer growing season, it is tempting to plant fall crops and consider resting until spring. There are plenty…