In the tens of thousands of years that people have cultivated the land to raise food for themselves, humans have had to come up with…
Hydroponic gardening is not new, but it has seen an increase in popularity lately. This is easily understandable, as hydroponics require minimal space, use 90%…
I’m an off-grid homesteader, which means I come from a pretty extreme end of the lifestyle spectrum (at least, according to my extended family). They…
Perennials offer great value in the flower or shade garden. These plants come back year after year with really minimal care and produce fabulous flowers…
Would you like to create an edible landscape? Some individuals are turning their lawns or small acreages into food-producing backyard gardens representing a sustaining, integrating…
Meatloaf wasn’t something we Shelton kids had much of growing up. A fact that seems strange to me now, considering our grandpa was a beef…
How to plan, plant, and grow a fabulous garden that lightens up the shadows. Is shade a constant problem in your garden? Do you find…
Many become homesteaders to experience the freedom that comes from living according to their values, without paying much attention to what society thinks. On the…
When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground is warm and damp, it is spring in Minnesota and it is time…
Homesteaders are a resourceful and imaginative group. If you need a tool, a fixture, an egg or heating fuel, there’s that innate drive to make…
I’m just going to come out and say it… these muffins are truly glorious! Each one is moist, dense, and full of flavors and textures…
A few years ago, my husband and I spent our weekends driving around looking for a retirement property. We wanted to relocate to the Blue…