A farmer goes to the bank every week, takes out $100 in ten dollar bills, then stands on the street selling the bills for $9…
It's often quite true—particularly with food—that simpler is better and this recipe is no exception. It's a big favorite of mine because not only is…
One of my favorite cartoons shows a politician giving a speech at one of those thousand-dollar-a-plate dinners. He's saying, "...And during my administration, we've created…
Mail order chicks are a great way to start a new flock on your homestead. However, if you have fertile eggs available, why not hatch…
Creating a backyard habitat is a fun, easy, and educational project in which the entire family can participate. It is a great way to practice…
Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar with Pepé Le Pew, the amorous French skunk in relentless pursuit of romance.…
Even if you don’t have a large amount of land available, you can still learn valuable homesteading skills, grow your own food, and preserve the…
I had a cooking show on the TV in the background, as I often do while working on the pages of Homestead.org. A sweet, white-aproned,…
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to make a trip to the…
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on the family farm, grew up on the family farm, learned how to run…
Using Herbal Remedies on the Homestead One of the greatest benefits of homesteading is the increased responsibility you have over your life. You choose what…
Well, here we are again, but this time, it's worse. Summer is in full swing and it is getting H.O.T. here in the Ozarks. So,…