February 22, 2022
Human beings and even animals need to rest. But what about land? Does the land need to rest? If you are a gardener, you know […]
August 3, 2021
If it’s a cliche that homesteaders tend to be homeschoolers, I now fit the stereotype. But why? In my last blog, I talked a bit about […]
July 15, 2021
Midsummer with its baked earth, scorching temperatures, and choking clusters of weeds makes the cool, moist soil of spring seem a lifetime ago. The spinach and […]
June 24, 2020
Long before Amazon delivery vans dotted the roads, the means for many to get their goods delivered was the huckster route. What was a huckster? When […]
July 29, 2019
Little did we know when we brought home our very first batch of chicks from the feed store that, among the supposed 12 pullets, were two […]
July 20, 2019
Homesteading is a mindset shift as much as it is a way of life. And for all its noble goals of thrift, simplicity, independence, and back […]
March 21, 2019
If you want to maximize your time and the use of your land, keeping a homesteading journal is a terrific tool in your belt. Whether you […]