Gimme Shelter (And I’d Like it to Look Like…a House, Please)
There are several options available to the new landowner-slash-rural-inhabitant, some appealing, some…
Natural Building Colloquium of Kerrville, TX: Getting Down and Dirty with Mother Nature
If you are thinking and have been reading about Alternative and Natural…
Garden Seeds, Honeybees, You, and Me
Every day as we read our newspapers, scan our internet forums, or…
Sunny or Windy: Which Suits Your Alternate Energy Needs?
Each homesteader reaches a point in his research where it is decided…
A Farm-hand’s Life: Shearing Sheep
When the scraper first hits, the compacted, manure-laden hay feels like concrete. …
8 Homesteading Pitfalls to Avoid While Working on Your Goals
Whether you’ve been living the off-grid lifestyle for some time or are…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
A Guide for the Fledgling Fermenter
Fermentation is enjoying somewhat of a celebrity status these days. In 2010,…
