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…
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…
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…
Too Close for Comfort: One Woman’s Misadventures in Pasture Creation
I reflected it was an odd way to spend a morning. Crammed…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part Two
Repeat after me, “Blocking, blocking, blocking!” If there is one thing on…
Our Life with Geese: A Mother-Daughter Goose Story
This is the second submission by single-mom and homesteader, Mariann Foster. Click…