Brassica: The Queen of Greens
I recently had breakfast with my three-year-old granddaughter, Josephine, in a rather…
Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?
I have to cut some hay. It’s one of those must-do things. …
B.L.T. Pasta Salad
Quite frankly, I'm not a fan of most pasta salads I've tried. …
Prepping: Not Just for Preppers, Anymore
Maybe it’s just me, but for a long while, I was leery…
Snakes on the Homestead
Our fear of snakes seems almost primal. Indeed, along with fear of…
The Meatless Homestead: Making the Move to Vegetarianism
A few years ago, we undertook a radical transformation on our homestead.…
Bees for Free
If you are new to, or interested in, beekeeping, you will eventually…
Fresh Summer Peach Quick Bread
It’s my favorite time of the season again, friends: Peach time! Every…
Small-scale Homesteading: How Much Do You Really Need?
I subscribe to a number of homesteading blogs. One in particular chronicles…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security
The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it…
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
You're probably thinking I'm crazy for offering up a soup recipe when…
