Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…
Are you a Wanna Bee? Build a Solitary-bee House
What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary? If…
Getting Greasy: A Beginner’s Guide to Infusing Oils
Ready to get your hands dirty this winter? Infusing oils is a…
Making Small-batch Maple Syrup on the Homestead
When my kids were little, someone gave me a recipe for maple-flavored…
Grow Beyond Your Zone: Easy Hügelkultur Beds for Citrus, Olives, and More
My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that…
Fiber Fairs Offer Products, Lessons, and Feelings of Unity
Raising Angora rabbits and selling their fur or yarn has been an…
The Benefits of Biochar in the Garden (and How to Make Your Own)
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. …
The Trials and Triumphs of a Composting Toilet
When building a homestead from scratch, almost anything goes. This is especially…
Giving up the Grocery Store: Becoming Increasingly Self-Sufficient in a Practical Way
2020 was a changing point in my life that I didn’t realize…
