Green Burial: The Frugal Funeral for an Ecological Eternity
We spend our lives trying to get back to our Earthly roots,…
Rabbit Stew, or Rabbits, too? Raising Meat Rabbits (Maybe)
My guy, Larry, wanted to make rabbit stew. After searching in our…
The Deadliest Homesteading Mistake
They came from the city. They were prepared. They were prepared for…
Covered Wagons Heading West: Life on the Oregon Trail
Amelia Stewart Knight knew the cross-country journey west would be a rough…
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…
