There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing in the woods or down a lane with a glow of lamps or…
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…
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…
This was article supposed to be something about how honey bees and beekeepers deal with winter and it was to appear in late September, just…
I always feel a strange sense of forlorn relief at this time of year, as I glance over the garden-in-twilight. The tomato vines worked so…
I am fortunate to live in an area where winter temperatures rarely dip lower than 5° C below zero. (26° F). Nonetheless, there are some…
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,…
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…
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…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery There’s a passage in the good book…
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Based on a recent survey—i.e. walking around the garage and…