Tomatoes and peppers are two of summer’s most-loved foods. However, winter is quickly drawing near, and the garden is dying out, so at this point,…
One of my favorite homestead assets is our woodstove. There is nothing quite like heating with a woodstove on a cold winter’s night. Knowing that…
Imagine plucking a ripe, round tomato right from the stem and sinking your teeth into its juicy flesh. There’s nothing tastier than a fresh tomato,…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a homestead…
If you have been gardening for some time, you know how superior the food you grow is compared to store-bought produce. Maybe you grow enough…
When you think of grapes, warm regions like France may come to mind, or the sun-filled fields of California. But a warm climate isn’t absolutely…
On the homestead, spring is a flurry of activity. The garden is woken up, quilts are aired out, lambs and kids take their first, unsteady…
You’ve made the decision to live a simpler life in the country… no corporate ladder climbing, no tense lengthy commutes, and no keeping up with…
Winter is approaching and that means we can look forward to more reading, browsing through seed catalogs, holiday celebrations with family…and the flu. Flu season…
Winter in the country is an amazingly beautiful season. The transformation of the trees and countryside with snow and ice is spectacular to behold –…
Begin You Winter Preparedness Routine So You Can Enjoy the Fun Winter Offers “Walking in a Winter Wonderland…” What images that brings to mind! Images…
The time between late October through late December is filled with holidays, family gatherings, and school vacations. Instead of the work slowing down, the workload…