I am often asked, “What are the best homesteading and gardening books for beginners?” Like most homesteaders, gardeners, or folks who are still in the…
On the homestead, spring is a flurry of activity. The garden is woken up, quilts are aired out, lambs and kids take their first, unsteady…
Forty Acres and a Fool: How to Live in the Country and Still Keep Your Sanity is a story of one man's evolution and his…
Once upon a time, everyone could find an elder, even if it wasn’t in their own family, who had ties to the “old ways of…
Seen within, and from, a broader perspective, modern homesteaders have much in common, even when they come from different backgrounds. Berea College professor, Dr. Jason…
Perhaps you’re wondering what sort of character would write a book review about an owner’s manual. Well, I have to admit that I don’t…
Fine. I’ll admit it. This is a book that my husband bought for himself, having become a fan of Sharon Astyk’s online writings. We…
Beginning life anew in a country setting is a dream that many city dwellers, and even suburbanites, hold close to their hearts. However, the move…