My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that he did not leave empty-handed when he saw some olive trees for sale…
The rest of the country is catching on to what homesteaders have known for generations. Knowing where your food comes from is not just trendy,…
Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and air conditioning can take a big chunk out of the household budget. Of…
When you think of maple syrup, perhaps you get the picture of a lazy Sunday morning with pancakes or waffles, with the kids all around…
This is about trees. I don’t care if you’re a tree hugger or if you log for a living, few of us do not need,…
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely free from finances. We all live in the modern world, even when we…
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the way they displace native species, disrupt ecosystem function, and generally make a nuisance…
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing to give to us in return for our love and care. Any…
Trees are an amazing resource. Like other things that are wonderful gifts, we too often take them for granted. It's understandable, I suppose, because they're…