Growing up in the rural Midwest, and being a child not unlike millions of others with a more selective than…
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the…
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing in the woods or down a lane with…
Those of us who live in areas of early frost, dread to see our gardens destroyed by it. Often, tomatoes…
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the few constants in life. Here on our property in…
The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to do is use what nature provides to decorate…
Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement. In fact, a majority of people who opt to…
You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily scratching around eating their own weight in bugs…
Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain. Not for summertime grilling, though… for the plants!…
The heat of summer makes cooking in the kitchen more of a chore than a joy. Fortunately, the weather is…
One of the greatest things about homesteading is the opportunity it gives to try new things. These opportunities, however, are…
There is an imaginary picture of "Homesteading" that revolves around being entirely self-sufficient from your land. Chickens for eggs, goats…