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…
This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security
The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it…
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
You're probably thinking I'm crazy for offering up a soup recipe when…
Sweet & Spicy Slow-cooker Pork Chops
Sometimes—often-times for some folks—we're just too busy, tired, or simply uninspired to…
Beat the Heat with Drinks from Your Garden
Summer is a time of year everyone looks forward to. The garden…
One-pot Beef Stroganoff
We're all busy, right? Work, family, chores, and the goings-on of everyday…
Black Thumb! Helpful Hints for the Cultivationally Challenged
Over the course of the last 25 years, I have gardened both…
High Tunnel On The Homestead
Homesteaders who are trying to earn a portion of their income by…
Aquaponics: Why It’s the Best Gardening Method for Homesteading
Even if you don’t have a large amount of land available, you…
Summer Vegetable Baked Ziti
I had a cooking show on the TV in the background, as…
Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on…
Roosters A Plenty
When I moved to this two-acre croft in Iowa, just outside Iowa…
