The Mountain Men: America’s Original Survivalists
Who were the mountain men? They were the pathfinders of yore, lovers…
Predator Proofing the Place (Or as Close as One Can Come)
It was the morning of January 4th, 2007, here in the Rockies…
The Beauty in Our Failures
When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…
Farm Dogs: See Spot Work
Most farms have at least one dog hanging around, and that dog…
Mushroom Risotto with Peas
I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by this one. I’d never…
Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death
As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching…
Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs…
Sausage & Sweet Potato Hash
There's nothing quite like a big weekend breakfast. Hearty and filling, it…
My Life After the Chickens
Lately, I've been watching some of the goings-on as a handful of…
A Cozy Winter Reader: Great Homesteading Books to Curl Up With
On the homestead, spring is a flurry of activity. The garden is…
The Importance of Being Surveyed
Ten years ago I was overworked, underpaid, alone in the world and…
Coop Considerations: Quick-Start Guide to Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop, especially from scratch, can be exhilarating and exhausting,…
