Homesteading

Essiac Tea: Hope in a Cup

Rene Caisse was a modest, humble, hardworking nurse from Canada when she discovered the herbal remedy that rocked the medical…

4 years ago

Budget Backyard Bee Box

This is a simple guide for the homesteader who wishes to keep bees for the sheer joy of it without…

4 years ago

Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead

Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the way they displace native species, disrupt ecosystem function,…

4 years ago

How Does a House Become a Homestead? A Visit to Soaring Eagle Farm

“This is the Yadkin Valley.  The wind never stops blowing.  That’s why we can grow certain crops here that don’t…

4 years ago

The Journey: Farmyard to Freezer

When we first moved to our farm, we purchased two Duroc barrows for the express purpose of putting them in…

4 years ago

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery There’s a…

4 years ago

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery

If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings   Based on a recent survey—i.e.…

4 years ago

Barn Cats: Thugs of the Homestead

Working when they feel like it, sleeping the day away, partying all night, and making sure you know that whatever…

4 years ago

Predator Proofing the Place (Or as Close as One Can Come)

It was the morning of January 4th, 2007, here in the Rockies of Central Idaho, a place far removed from…

4 years ago

Pumpkin Palooza: Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

The air is crisp and our summer clothes are being changed out for sweaters and scarves.  Instagram is full of…

4 years ago

Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

This week, I’m sharing a recipe that combines two of my favorite sweets: pumpkin pie and Rice Krispie treats.  Though…

4 years ago

Grant Writing for Homesteaders: Go Get That Money!

We all have dreams for our farms, but often the dream is bigger than the budget.  Understanding how to write…

4 years ago