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…
Secrets to Turning a Rent-to-Own Storage Building into a House, Part One
In ten years on my homestead, I have built many buildings from…
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…
Cheesemaking Science for Beginners, Part One: Ingredient Basics
We're going to delve into the world of cheesemaking science for beginners. Learning…
Your Virtual Homestead
Homesteading offers so many opportunities to create a balanced life, live sustainably,…
