We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security
The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it…
Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs
Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and…
The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
The Moonlight Garden: A Composition in White
American writer, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), gave a magical description of wandering through…
Creeping Phlox: The Patriotic Posey
Want to beautify an ugly unfriendly patch of ground, an old ditch,…
Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?
I have to cut some hay. It’s one of those must-do things. …
Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise
Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…
Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the…
How to Grow a Food Forest in Five Years
In times of uncertainty such as these, becoming as self-sufficient as you…
