Home

Rethinking The Weeds

A-Frame Huts For Small Animals

Dangerous Snakes Of The Backwoods

Holiday Treats

In the garden

Tips For The New Gardener

By Tom Kovach Residents of the Great Plains, it is said, had an imagination as fertile as their soil. In trying to get settlers to...

Rhubarb: The Garden’s Tart Treat

Save Seeds, Save Money, Grow Better

Repotting Plants

Versatile beans for the homestead

In the workshop

Make Homestead Milk Soap

Keeping Garden Tools Sharp

Composting with worms

Try Harvesting Smaller Diameter Firewood With A Bow Saw And Sawbuck

In the self-reliant home

Basic Long-Term Food Storage

Little Ones On The Homestead

By Melissa SouzaEverywhere I go around the homestead I have four little ones following close behind me, two of which always have their boots...

How We Homeschool

By Melissa Souza I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and taught in the public school system for three years. As soon as my...

In the barnyard

The circle of homesteading

By Patrice Lewis It all started one day about 20 years ago when I was cleaning the barn. My task involved shoveling manure into a compost...

Managing the dairy goat buck

Easy shepherding with Shetland sheep

These Six Easy Tips Will Help Protect Your Dog’s Health

Off To A Good Start — Newborn Goats And The First...

In the woods

The Many Uses Of The Slippery Elm Tree

7 Plants To Forage In Summer

Harvesting Wild Blackberries

Harvesting Wild Plants For Food And Medicinal Purposes

Dangerous Snakes Of The Backwoods

Bike Foraging

In the kitchen

Zucchini: The Most Versatile Fruit In Your Garden

Apple Pie Brandy

Make Bone Broth

Apple Preserves

Homemade Condiments Add A Gourmet Touch To Almost Any Meal

Holiday Treats

Healthy, Budget-Friendly, Delicious Grains

Farmer’s Cheese