Livestock Guard Dogs: Just Like Lassie, Only Better
When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and…
Brassica: The Queen of Greens
I recently had breakfast with my three-year old granddaughter, Josephine, in a…
Savvy Salve Making on the Homestead
Healing herbal salves have been a popular remedy for centuries. During the…
African Violets for Fun and Profit
If you are looking for something different to market from your homestead,…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
Homesteading with Pythagoras: Recycled Chicken Coop to Homestead Building
When a neighbor offered us an old outbuilding—one that was in fairly…
Lightning Safety on the Homestead
It’s a humid, summer late-afternoon, the butterflies cease flittering and land. They…
How to Make the Best Backyard Burgers, Homemade Condiments, & More
The seeds are planted, the animals are content, and the heat is…
Itty Bitty Bovines: Raising Miniature Cattle Breeds
If you manage a home garden, you know well the satisfaction that…
My Experience with Home Milking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
On our farm, we enjoy being as independent as possible. To offset…
Goat Milk Galore: Goat Milk Recipes and Products
Among the greatest blessings of spring are all the babies and if…