Slow-Cooker Jams and Fruit Butters
The abundance of summer gives us so much beautiful produce to work…
The First Frost: Lessons from Our Rookie Year on the Homestead
When people imagine their first year of homesteading, they tend to picture…
Gung Ho! Greenhouse Maintenance to Keep Your Plants Thriving
Summer is a busy and delightful time for gardeners everywhere. From the…
One-Hour Yeast Rolls
Well, I did it, everyone! If you've been reading my recipes for…
Cutting Firewood: Confessions of a Homestead Woodcutter (Life Lessons and a List)
Gone are the days when I would just throw a chainsaw in…
Solar Solutions for Apartment Homesteaders
Alternative energy sources are increasingly popular, especially with homesteaders. Whether you are…
Growing Pumpkins on the Homestead
Pumpkin is one of the favorite fall flavors for many people. It’s…
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from a Homeschooled Homesteader
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as…
How to Save Herbs for Winter Storage: Practical Methods for the Homestead Garden
Storing homegrown herbs for the winter months can not only save you…
Pizza Margherita
Who doesn't love pizza? We Americans sure do; we eat about 100…
Essiac Tea: Hope in a Cup
Rene Caisse was a modest, humble, hardworking nurse from Canada when she…
How to Make Milk Soap from Scratch
Drowning in milk? Have enough cheese and yogurt to last for more…
