Wintertime on the Homestead
Snow, ice, sleet, and wind. Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen…
Floating on Snow: Using Snowshoes and Ice Cleats on the Homestead
My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats. When strapping…
Homestead Gift-giving Guide: The Best Gifts for Homesteaders
I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970. I…
Seed Heads Provide Food for Wildlife and Decorate the Winter Landscape
Once the last blazing maple leaf has floated to the ground and…
Overwintering Vegetables for Early Spring Harvests
When I first started gardening, as a total greenhorn, I thought that…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…