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,…
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…
