Cleaning Up the Garden for Winter — Fall and Winter Garden Care
I always feel a strange sense of forlorn relief at this time…
Go Nuts! Squirrel Away These Savory Snacks
Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural…
No-knead Rosemary-Parmesan Skillet Bread
Well, folks, I did it… sort of. I made yeast bread! Those…
Homeschooling for Homesteaders: The One-room Schoolhouse is Alive and Well
As modern-day homesteaders, we believe from our heads to our hearts that…
For Sale By Owner: Needs a Little Work
The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as…
Holy Days of the Farming Year
A Tribute to John Barleycorn John Barleycorn was a hero bold, Of…
American Farmers Today Part Three: The Lances
Read Part One: The Whitmires Read Part Two: Martin and the Mackeys…
Parmesan Zucchini & Corn
The days of summer are dwindling and a friend of mine can't…
Rotten Tomatoes: Man vs. Monsoon
In May, my husband Donnie planted 31 tomato plants, everything from Bush…
Raising Chickens for Eggs
The popularity of keeping and raising chickens for eggs has undergone a…
Raising Dairy Goats: Personality and Ice Cream on the Homestead
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily…
The Sad Fate of Mr. Piggy
I have friends who started homesteading in Arkansas back in the early…
