Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to make a trip to…
When the scraper first hits the compacted, manure-laden hay it feels like concrete. There's just no easy way of getting through that top layer,…
When people think about all the many different tasks that are done on the homestead, sewing may or may not make the mental list.…
Some of my earliest memories were of gluing paper together to make something in kindergarten. My materials then were pieces of construction paper cut…
Mead: in the western world, the very word conjures images of warriors in leathers drinking from horns or human skulls. Despite this barbarous image,…
In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining popularity, making cheese at home is having a sort of modern-day renaissance…
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. With two working parents, the idea of coming home and preparing a…
Chances are if you look around your homestead you will find many items that you no longer need or want. Whether they are broken, outdated…
Our half-acre lot in the ’burbs is shaded by nine mature silver maples. The only spot that gets decent sun is the gravel drive that…
What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary? If honesty prevailed, many would say that they are scared or even terrified…
Like many folks who need to work on things, I started out with an old pickup truck. I loved this truck. It never gave me…
It only took me about 40 years to learn how to really sharpen a knife. I mean really sharp... as in arm-hair shaving, paper-splitting, precision-whittling…
Over the last ten years or so, and around my various “off the farm” work schedules, I have learned a bit about gardening, preserving food,…
