Today, the Great Plains is an area of great resources and beauty. Nevertheless, during past days and even current times, because of its size and…
Happy New Year, Homesteader! Another year is behind us, a fresh slate is in front of us. Most of us will participate in the time-honored…
A thoughtful young person in 2019 might ask, “What did people do before they had… [fill in the blank: cellphones, computers, netbooks, smart watches]…” And…
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to embark on a new adventure: raising pigs. We were well on our way…
I live in a Victorian crofter’s cottage, or homesteading farm cottage, in a small town on the coast in the UK. The house was built…
There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely self-sufficient from your land. Chickens for eggs, goats for milk, making your own…
I decided when going back to college that I would major in Fish and Wildlife Biology. Now, understand that my previous endeavors had all been…
Anyone who claims to succeed without some measure of homesteading failure first is either not trying very hard, or lying about it. Farming, gardening, homesteading,…
Before moving to the country, my husband, Troy, and I were part of the Nova Rat Race. We lived in Northern Virginia (“Nova” as it's…
As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching how to do all manner of things on a homestead. I taught myself…
My dad grew up in a big family, with eight kids. He was the youngest of the four boys, and he had four sisters. My…
Reader discretion is advised: this Homestead Year in Review contains graphic images of poorly stacked firewood. One lifetime is simply not enough to fit in…