City to Mountain: First Steps into Homesteading in the Philippines
I am 42 years old, female, a native of the Philippines in…
How Does a House Become a Homestead? A Visit to Soaring Eagle Farm
“This is the Yadkin Valley. The wind never stops blowing. That’s why…
Barn Cats: Thugs of the Homestead
Working when they feel like it, sleeping the day away, partying all…
Beet Kvass: The Miracle of Russia
When considering the wonderful contributions that Russia has made to the culinary…
Using a Midwife: The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Project
***Warning: this article contains some explicit references to childbirth. If you are…
Delightful Scents: Using Essential Oils for Health and Home
In 1964, Dr. Jean Valnet said, "It is conceivable that the day…
Shelter from the Machine: Homesteaders in the Age of Capitalism by Jason G. Strange – A Review
Seen within, and from, a broader perspective, modern homesteaders have much in…
A Homesteader’s Guide to Covid-19 Coronavirus: This is Not a Drill
The following is a common-sense guide to prepare your homestead for the…
Entering the Hospital: Some Facts to Know to Protect Yourself (Part III)
This is the final article in my series about medical concerns in…
Entering the Hospital: Some Facts to Know to Protect Yourself (Part II)
This is the second article addressing medical concerns and questions in the…