Bees for Free
If you are new to, or interested in, beekeeping, you will eventually…
Adventures of a Beekeeper’s Wife
“You are about to enter a whole new world,” the retired beekeeper…
In Favor of a Naturalized Lawn
Early every spring as I drive into town I notice that people…
Attract Wildlife to Your Property
Living in the country means you have to deal with fewer people. …
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
The Magical World of Mycelium: Growing Mushrooms on the Homestead
Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders. They make good…
The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
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…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The…
Garden Seeds, Honeybees, You, and Me
Every day as we read our newspapers, scan our internet forums, or…
Snakes on the Homestead
Our fear of snakes seems almost primal. Indeed, along with fear of…
