Drawing a Circle in the Sand
The following is a true story. Names have not been changed to…
The Magical World of Mycelium: Growing Mushrooms on the Homestead
Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders. They make good…
Homesteading vs. Smallholding: Observations from Both Sides of the Pond
I am here to tell you about how homesteading in the United…
Mad about Muscovies: Weird-looking Waddlers
Whenever I watch Sarge, Ash, and Baldy waddle past me, I grin.…
Homesteading for Retirement
In readying for retirement, the world changed. As a result, we redirected…
Dutch-oven Cooking
The casserole bubbles invitingly, the coals underneath glow brightly as the aroma…
A View You Can Eat: Common Edible Flowers
I must say I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes…
Alpacas: The Ultimate in Exotics
Alpacas, the woolly, smaller cousins to the llama, are regarded worldwide as…
Future Homesteading
What is the Future of Homesteading? I have to make the confession…
Planning the Homestead Orchard
For most folks just moving to the country, there are many choices…
Sylvester Graham and His Wonderful Cracker: History of Graham Crackers
Long before I'd heard of Sylvester Graham, when I was a child,…
Unschooling: The World is Our Classroom
I am hesitant to write this piece and declare to the world…
