Rabbit Stew, or Rabbits, too? Raising Meat Rabbits (Maybe)
My guy, Larry, wanted to make rabbit stew. After searching in our…
Home Alone: Women on the Great Plains
“I had gone to bed one night, but could not sleep. My…
The Deadliest Homesteading Mistake
They came from the city. They were prepared. They were prepared for…
The Sad Fate of Mr. Piggy
I have friends who started homesteading in Arkansas back in the early…
Covered Wagons Heading West: Life on the Oregon Trail
Amelia Stewart Knight knew the cross-country journey west would be a rough…
Trials and Travails of a New Homesteader
My three boys and I are all settled in now, trying out…
Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. …
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Processing Poultry: City Folk Learn to Dispatch and Dress Chickens
A Portlander guy walks into a butcher shop, tells the man behind…
Living with Dementia: Caring for People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia is a devastating illness, which takes a profound psychological toll on…
The Pros and Cons of Homesteading: Dealing with Loss on the Homestead
The Bible says, “For everything there is a season, and time for…
Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on…
