Farmers of Forty Centuries by F.H. King: A Review
When I arrived at Emerson College, in Forest Row, Sussex, England, in…
Living in the Sticks (and the Single Girl)
Carving out a homestead is a fantasy of many a young boy. …
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from Homeschooling on the Homestead
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as…
A Pansy for Your Thoughts: A Walk Through a Shakespearian Garden
"There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember: and there is pansies.…
Cannabis 101
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact,…
Don’t Get Snookered: The Beginner’s Guide to Buying Cattle
One goal of the homesteading lifestyle is to live as independently as…
Traditional Homestead Construction
This article is inspired by the craftsmanship and elegance of early American…
The Plain Paper: Letters From “The Budget” Amish Newspaper
For the third time, my husband Donnie and I were making a…
Symptoms of Potential Medical Emergencies, Part One: Chest Pain
It might be the last thing to cross your mind, sitting on…
Why Don’t Jukeboxes Offer “None of the Above”?
You know, it's getting where music really ticks me off. Okay, I…
What to Do When Your Well Gets Sick
Imagine that you are outside working in your garden. You have been…
Redefining Neighborhoods Back on the Land
It has been speculated that until recent history, around the 1600-1700s, Western…