The Simplest House of All: The Dacha Series
One of the first concerns of new homesteaders is to provide themselves…
Some Sage Wisdom
Salvia officinalis—from the Latin word "salvere"—the name means "to save" and refers…
Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead
So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead. It’s got everything:…
The Pawpaw: America’s Secret Native Fruit
Ozark banana. Quaker delight. Asimoya. Hillbilly mango. This relatively obscure fruit goes by…
Composting with Worms: They Wiggle While They Work
If you love gardening and permaculture, then you’ll dig (pun intended) composting…
How Raising Chickens Can Help Your Garden
It’s hard to imagine a world without chickens. We love them for…
Raising Rabbits for Food, Fur, and Fun
The homestead dream often includes livestock, and that dream seems unattainable for…
