Making Small-batch Maple Syrup on the Homestead
When my kids were little, someone gave me a recipe for maple-flavored…
Stocking the Winter Larder
If you’re like me, the shorter days and cooler temps bring on…
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
One thing my long-time readers might know about me is how much…
Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…
You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream..You May Not Recognize it at First.
Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own,…
Living Upscale Downhome
Ya know what I hate? I hate leaving the farm. For almost…
Mom’s Pumpkin Bread
This week, I’ve decided, out of the kindness of my little heart,…
Food Insecurity in America: Ensuring Your Next Meal
One in nine people faces food insecurity in America (2018, USDA Household…
Highland Cattle: A Breed Apart
At first sight, the shaggy, comical, and toupee-like hair that tumbles down…
Grow Beyond Your Zone: Easy Hügelkultur Beds for Citrus, Olives, and More
My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that…
Homesteader’s Guide to Emergency Childbirth
I’d like to talk to you about how to handle an emergency…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part One
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from…
