Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Avoiding Homestead Burnout
Having been blessed with an adventurous life, I have learned to avoid…
From Suburbanites to Homesteaders: Why We Moved to the Country and What We Found When We Got There
Before moving to the country, my husband, Troy, and I were part…
Cooking and Fermenting with Juniper Berries
I haven’t met a homesteader who doesn’t enjoy good food but even…
Staying Healthy on the Homestead
As good healthcare becomes more and more expensive and ever more difficult…
Homesteader on Wheels: Living with M.S. Doesn’t Mean the End of a Dream.
As I sit here at the kitchen door, holding Maddie (my African…
How a Blizzard and a Cow Fed Grandpa’s Family
My dad grew up in a big family, with eight kids. He…
History of the Outhouse: The Poo Papers, Part 1
Okay, raise your hand if you have ever used a privy. My…
Let There Be Light: Building a Sunroom Using Recycled Materials
In the summer of 2016, a neighbor lady invited me and my…
Sprout Your Next Meal! Sprouting Seeds for Food
If you live where a daily trip to the grocery store is…
Skills That Pay the Bills: Self-employment for Homesteaders
You finally did it! You managed to get away from the madness…
Homestead Year in Review
Reader discretion is advised: this Homestead Year in Review contains graphic images…
