A Story of Three Little Pigs
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to…
Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Aaargh! My Hens Won’t Set for Me! (Hatching Chicks with an Incubator)
Depending on what breed(s) you have, your hens might not be inclined…
Preserving the Harvest: Food Preservation Techniques
Summer gardens are being harvested and it is only natural that we…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…
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…
