In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you can is a smart idea. One of the best ways to start your…
Half-caff. You coffee drinkers know the term. It’s not quite the “real” thing but still your favorite drink, with enough kick to enjoy. It’s something…
Homesteaders are constantly trying to find a new product they can produce on their land and that is smart. If you never try anything new,…
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That may be true for some girls, but this country gal’s best friends are baking soda &…
I don’t suppose anyone likes to consider themselves average, but I am NOT the average tourist. Sure, I love to travel and enjoy the romance…
“I have to get out of the city: I can’t take it anymore.” “I’m not living anywhere that doesn’t have sidewalks.” “I need a garden.”…
Summer is a time of year everyone looks forward to. The garden is growing. Children are on holiday. There are reunions, picnics, backyard cookouts. Everything…
Like a lot of people who approach middle age, I started to wish for a simpler life based on the quiet of the country. So…
Hopefully after reading my previous article, Pigeon Preliminaries, you’ve been prompted to look further into these magnificent creatures called pigeons. In this one, I would like…
Is this the year you plan on growing healthier food, taking better care of your land, and cultivating a deeper understanding of nature? As homesteaders,…
I walked outside this morning to find my front-yard filled with purple crocus flourishing in this balmy 60-degree version of February. This inspired me to…
Being a staying-at-home mother, who works as a teacher for her children, as a maid for her house, and as a farmer for her…