White Gold: A Brief History of Salt
People in my family have always been lovers of salt. That grainy…
De-clutterization: Save Time. Save Space. Save Money.
"Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see…
Roof-top Wind Farms: The Symphonic Sounds of a Lifestyle
Is a roof-top wind farm for you? They’re not for everybody, but…
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide: Even Rural Residents Need Fear This Invisible Killer
Winter in the country is an amazingly beautiful season. The transformation of…
Growing Horseradish on the Homestead
An Alternative Crop for Your Homestead Growing horseradish on your homestead offers…
Cage-Free Rabbits: Fertilizer in Motion
I have always wanted to raise rabbits as a healthy meat addition…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Country Neighbors
When we first bought the land that would one day become Ivy…
The Pros and Cons of Homesteading: Dealing with Loss on the Homestead
The Bible says, “For everything there is a season, and time for…
Hand-Washing on the Homestead: Off-Grid Laundry
The freedom of going off-grid is very appealing to a lot of…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: Complete Your Homestead with Milk Goats
I don't think a homestead can be called complete without at least…
