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Grandma Moses: A Primitive Freshness

She was an octogenarian, an artist, a naturalist, a visionary, a farm wife, and a mother of ten children. She…

7 months ago

Five Favorite Homesteading Books

I am often asked, “What are the best homesteading and gardening books for beginners?” Like most homesteaders, gardeners, or folks…

11 months ago

Getting Started Spinning Wool: Spinning Wool for Beginners

One of the questions that I get asked a lot is, "Why should I spin my own wool, and knit…

1 year ago

Anyone Can Become an Artist on the Homestead

“Can you please bring more cups? We keep selling out.” That’s what the owner of the antique shop said to…

1 year ago

Go for the Gold! Panning Basics

Panning for gold is fun, relaxing, and a great way to strike it rich! Ok, so you may not become…

2 years ago

Cannabis 101

Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact, it wasn’t until the early twentieth century, around…

3 years ago

Making Labneh Cheese: Food Without Electricity

So as I went on and on about how excited I am that I'm making continuous production yogurt (one of…

3 years ago

Naked Gardening Exposed!

By now you’ve probably seen the Internet hoopla for World Naked Gardening Day.  The subject is everywhere, with its own…

4 years ago

Tanning Skins and Hides on the Homestead

When I tell people I tan snakeskins and animal hides, they politely try to make the disgust on their face…

4 years ago