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…
The Backyard Micro-Farm: Small Spaces, Big Harvests
Most people think of acres of land, wide open spaces, barns, and…
Learn to Save Money with Old-Fashioned Methods: Money-saving Advice from the Past
Self-sufficiency and sustainability are buzzwords—not only used in the close-knit homesteading community,…
Your Garden is Cooked: 10 Plants That Don’t Like Heat
Ah, summer. Flowers are bursting into full bloom. Children are delighted to…
Going Bats! The Benefits of Bat Houses on Your Homestead
Do you want to know how amazing bats are? I imagine some…
Small-Scale Mushroom Farming
Homesteaders, whether the 100-acre or backyard type, are always on the lookout…
Rose Mallow Hibiscus: Southern Belle Knocks Your Socks Off in August
I have a perversion. When I go for a walk around my…
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Five Weeks from Seed to Table
Growing vegetables from seed is probably one of the greatest pleasures of…
Beyond the Coop: Why Chickens Might Not Be the Easiest Starter Animal After All
When we purchased our homestead, chickens were always part of the plan.…
