Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter weather is hard on our…
You might suspect that when you say farewell to the bright lights of the big city, pack the belongings, and head to your own piece…
My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats. When strapping either on to do chores, I thank our ancestors. Many people go snowshoeing…
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much more than that! Don’t settle…
When I first started gardening, as a total greenhorn, I thought that there was only one harvest opportunity a year. The pre-determined vegetable calendar, to…
No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a well-considered animal-husbandry program is essential to the financial success of any homestead operation.…
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for the winter but have you considered what to do with your herbs? Why…
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…
Before you read "Wintering Bees", have you read "Getting Ready to Get Ready For Winter"? ~~~~~~~~ In the northern parts of the U. S., summer,…
How did man discover fire? I used to assume that a caveman was just sitting around rubbing a couple of sticks together one day because,…
Once the last blazing maple leaf has floated to the ground and before the first blossoms of spring burst forth with their renewing life, what's…
