How to Do Things – 1919 Style
A thoughtful young person in 2019 might ask, “What did people do…
Harvest Stew with Smoked Sausage
I love fall and all of the cozy things that come with…
The One-acre Orchard
The rest of the country is catching on to what homesteaders have…
8 Advantages of Hydroponics Versus Soil Gardening
A garden is both a thing of beauty and a labor of…
Imperfectly Priceless Pets: Shelter Rescues on the Homestead
Not all pets are perfect. Some have physical limitations and disabilities. They…
Got (Raw) Milk?
On your way to greater self-sufficiency, you have purchased a dairy cow…
How to Buy a Pickup Truck for the Homestead (or Looking for the Best Mule)
“He drives a ’57 GMC pickup truck. It’s got a gun rack…
Woodland Traces
This essay first appeared in the Nova Quarterly, September 1988. It is…
Hearty Lasagna Soup
I don't know how anyone can not like lasagna. I mean, what's…
Stuffed Bell Peppers
So, how tasty does that bad boy look? Well, I assure you,…
Preparing Bees for Winter: Getting Ready to Get Bees Ready For Winter
This was article supposed to be something about how honey bees and…
Say “Yes” to Oregano
Oregano’s name means “joy of the mountain” derived from two Greek words,…
