Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and…
Foraging the Forest for Spring Edibles
It’s early spring. The bone-chilling winds of winter have finally given way…
When Coyotes Threaten Your Livestock
One evening as the sun slipped behind the Short Hills in Rockbridge…
In Defense of the Weed-lot
Whether your homestead is one acre or one hundred acres, there’s a…
Goat Kidding Season — It’s No Joke
Live births are a big deal. Whether you are the mother at…
Angora Rabbits: The Wool Industry’s Pride and Joy
It’s no secret that the world’s softest garment fiber comes from a…
How to Properly Clip a Chicken’s Wing
To answer the age-old question: yes, chickens can fly. Those who consider…
Victory Gardens: Winners and Losers
I was born just before the end of World War II. As…
The Humble Homestead Donkey: A Royal Farm Friend
Donkeys can be seen across America and in fields around the world.…
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Homesteader
Returning to the land is a desire that has coursed through the…
Tiny Houses, Big Potential
What is your ideal house-size? Is it 1,000 square-feet? 2,000 square feet…
Small-scale Homesteading: How Much Do You Really Need?
I subscribe to a number of homesteading blogs. One in particular chronicles…
