Adventures of Becoming a Backwoods Girl: Bugs, Guns, Dogs, and Fire, Oh My…
I decided when going back to college that I would major in…
Becoming a Certified Wildlife Habitat
There's never a bad time to think about conservation and helping out…
Homestead Besieged!
Modern homesteading is difficult. Rabbits love tender garden sprouts; every wild thing…
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…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
Hunting Marvelous Merkels: Gathering Morel Mushrooms
Where I come from there are three topics that are impossible for…
When Coyotes Threaten Your Livestock
One evening as the sun slipped behind the Short Hills in Rockbridge…
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Homesteader
Returning to the land is a desire that has coursed through the…
Peak Oil From a Homesteading Perspective
What happens after peak oil hits? James Howard Kunstler in his book,…
Homesteader FAQs: 10 Frequently Asked Questions You Will Likely Encounter When You Decide to Homestead
In life, it doesn't seem to matter what undertaking you do, be…
