Tag: Homesteading

Learning Curves on Rural Roads: Three Lessons for Every Homesteader

When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead…

Diana Boeke Diana Boeke

Spring Vegetable Quinoa

Nothing says "Spring!" quite like fresh asparagus, tender peas, and fragrant mint. …

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Nature’s Way: Welcoming (or At Least Tolerating) Beneficial Wildlife

Homesteaders often operate under the assumption that wildlife in general is incompatible…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Homemade Sloppy Joes

I think a lot of folks would agree that canned sloppy-Joes are…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Beneficial Bugs

When I first started gardening, I knew I would probably be spending…

Karyn Sweet Karyn Sweet

How to Buy Land Very Cheaply

Excerpted from Neil's book LandBook - An owner's manual for rural land…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

Look to the Weeds: Using Weeds as Soil Indicators

Gardeners and farmers constantly battle with weeds, but they can have a…

Diana Barker Diana Barker

How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years

In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Strata

Until this recipe, I only remember hearing the word "strata" being used…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Going to the Birds! How I Turned Chicken Pellets into Cash

I have learned to accept the gentle smiles and assumptions of others…

Anita Gerber Anita Gerber

Gardening For Everyone: Adaptive Gardening Techniques

Gardening is an important part of every homesteader’s life.  Not only does…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Humor on the Homestead: You Have to Laugh in this Lifestyle

A farmer goes to the bank every week, takes out $100 in…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

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