From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as…
Learn to Save Money with Old-Fashioned Methods: Money-saving Advice from the Past
Self-sufficiency and sustainability are buzzwords—not only used in the close-knit homesteading community,…
Going Bats! The Benefits of Bat Houses on Your Homestead
Do you want to know how amazing bats are? I imagine some…
Small-Scale Mushroom Farming
Homesteaders, whether the 100-acre or backyard type, are always on the lookout…
Rose Mallow Hibiscus: Southern Belle Knocks Your Socks Off in August
I have a perversion. When I go for a walk around my…
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Five Weeks from Seed to Table
Growing vegetables from seed is probably one of the greatest pleasures of…
Watermelon, Cucumber, & Feta Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
The first time a friend told me about this Watermelon, Cucumber, &…
Grafting an Orphan Calf to a Surrogate Mother
Easily one of my most frustrating, yet ultimately rewarding, experiences on the…
Lost Your Job? Congratulations, You’re Finally Self-employed!
"It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating."…