10 New Reasons to Homestead Now
Homesteading is a quaint idea for old-school hippies and new-age vegans. Poor…
Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs
Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and…
Honey Health: Using Honey in Home Remedies, Baking, and Skin Care
Dogs may have a challenger when it comes to the “Man's Best…
8 Reasons to Keep a Garden Journal
A garden journal is simply a notebook where you record information about…
The Fine Art of Moonshine – The History of Moonshining
It was a simpler time, before railroads were built or the coal…
Black Thumb! Helpful Hints for the Cultivationally Challenged
Over the course of the last 25 years, I have gardened both…
What Not to Do: Ten Homesteading Don’ts
We began our homesteading experience from scratch. At that time my husband…
Quilting: Recycling Made Beautiful
We didn’t invent recycling. Our ancestors did it by necessity. On the…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
These Little Sprouts are a Big Deal
The summer garden is gone and the stores from the winter garden…
Homesteaders vs Survivalists
Homesteaders vs. Survivalists: Conflicting Interests or Alternative Routes to the Same Destination?…
How to Make Herbal Tinctures
Learn how to make herbal tinctures and liquid medicinals from herbs, berries,…
