Rotten Tomatoes: Man vs. Monsoon
In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush…
Raising Chickens for Eggs
The popularity of keeping and raising chickens for eggs has undergone a…
Raising Dairy Goats: Personality and Ice Cream on the Homestead
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily…
The Sad Fate of Mr. Piggy
I have friends who started homesteading in Arkansas back in the early…
Chive Talkin’: Facts About Chives
When the colonists arrived on the shores of America, among the kitchen…
Fiber Fairs Offer Products, Lessons, and Feelings of Unity
Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an…
The Benefits of Biochar in the Garden (and How to Make Your Own)
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. …
If You Can’t Stand the Heat… Cook Outside
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a…
Sweet n’ Tangy Broccoli Salad
A big hit with the Shelton clan, this beautiful Broccoli Salad is…
Fresh Peach Crumble
A few days ago, my mom came over with a half-bushel of…
Artemisia: Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
The genus of Artemisia, consisting of over two hundred mostly aromatic plants…
7 Things To Do Before Buying Your Dream Homestead
For many families, purchasing a beautiful little homestead is the ultimate dream.…
