They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado…
Congratulations on your new land purchase and your decision to finally get out of the daily grind of urban life and retire to the peace…
Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and can be raised in many areas, including dense suburbs and some even raise…
Jay Lehman had a dream. It was a modest dream. But the dream of Lehman’s Store that started in a tiny community among people who…
It’s hard to imagine a world without chickens. We love them for their eggs, meat, and companionship, not to mention the joy they bring to…
Homesteading can be a solitary affair and finding community on the homestead can be difficult. Something about living in tune with the land calls to…
“Oh My Heavens! It’s in My Bellybutton!” Taming the Poisonous Triplets The worst place I ever got poison ivy was in my belly button. At…
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries, these flying mammals have been associated with evil and death and reviled as…
Caprese salad brings together some of my very favorite summer flavors. In fact, when I’m missing the warmth of the summer sun, I’ll even throw…
Ever have an itch that just never goes away no matter whether you scratch it or you don’t? My dad had an itch like that. …
You’ve been bitten by the rural lifestyle bug. Maybe you’re living on some acres, the kids are nagging you to buy a pony or you’re…
Welcome to the short-and-sweet easy homestead moonshine guide. I’m going to skip all the lengthy legal disclaimers. I’m not telling you to break the law. …