Going to the Birds! How I Turned Chicken Pellets into Cash
I have learned to accept the gentle smiles and assumptions of others…
Gardening For Everyone: Adaptive Gardening Techniques
Gardening is an important part of every homesteader’s life. Not only does…
Humor on the Homestead: You Have to Laugh in this Lifestyle
A farmer goes to the bank every week, takes out $100 in…
Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan Salad
So, you say you don't like Brussels sprouts, eh? Well, what if…
Nothing Simplifies Rural Life Like Fencing
Excerpted from Neil's book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…
Pint-size Plow-horses
I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal. Then…
Lemon Poppy-seed Bread
I don't know about you, but lemons are one of my very…
Selling What You Make Online
It is indeed a strange paradox that the internet enables me to…
Beginning Thoughts on Keeping Bees
There are a lot of good reasons to have a few hives…
How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading
My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310…
Chicken & Dumplings Casserole
The thermometer reads a bone-chilling -1 degree as I write this and…
Show, Sport, or Squab: Choosing a Pigeon Breed for the Homestead
Hopefully after reading my previous article, Pigeon Preliminaries, you’ve been prompted to look…
