Landowners

5 Ways to Earn Income from Your Homestead

Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how much income can be gleaned from their property.…

1 year ago

The Moonlight Garden: A Composition in White

American writer, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), gave a magical description of wandering through a moonlight garden that is as true now…

2 years ago

The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead

Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries, these flying mammals have been associated with evil…

2 years ago

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 ago when I went to get feed for…

2 years ago

Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?

I have to cut some hay.  It’s one of those must-do things.  If I put it off, I pay the…

2 years ago

Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs

Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and air conditioning can take a big chunk out…

2 years ago

How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading

My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310 for the year; this year they are $315.23.…

2 years ago

The Importance of Being Surveyed

Ten years ago I was overworked, underpaid, alone in the world and adrift without a home to call my own. …

2 years ago

Keeping Skunks at Bay

Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar with Pepé Le Pew, the amorous French skunk…

3 years ago

This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security

The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it generally involves living in isolated, rural environments. Many…

3 years ago

Pint-size Plow-horses

I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal.  Then I slip the choke forward, make sure the…

3 years ago

Trees: Bringing It All Together

This is about trees.  I don’t care if you’re a tree hugger or if you log for a living, few…

3 years ago