It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the hyper-consumerism of Christmas. Constant media…
Those of us who live in areas of early frost, dread to see our gardens destroyed by it. Often, tomatoes are at the peak of…
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the few constants in life. Here on our property in Missouri, you can rest assured…
The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to do is use what nature provides to decorate my home. You can go…
Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement. In fact, a majority of people who opt to homestead got started on their…
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily scratching around eating their own weight in bugs and laying beautiful eggs for…
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. Not for summertime grilling, though… for the plants! In the quest to encourage…
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy. Fortunately, the weather is perfect for outdoor parties and…
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives to try new things. These opportunities, however, are also one of the reasons…
There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely self-sufficient from your land. Chickens for eggs, goats for milk, making your own…
Let's face it, cooking from scratch can be a pain. It's time-consuming, often messy, and requires a lot of patience. Most of us are stuck…
Solar power is sweeping the nation and for good reason. Solar energy is a renewable resource that has no negative environmental effects. It also allows…
