Rhubarb: The Pioneers’ Pie Plant
By Jackie Clay-Atkinson
Rhubarb was first cultivated in China in pre-medieval times and eventually was traded along the famous Silk Road to Russia and most...
Laundry Line Tips From An Old Hat
By Amanda Woodlee
Nothing warms my pioneer blood like clothes hanging on a line to dry. For me it’s a chance to unwind while I...
A Beginner’s Guide To Preparedness
By Jackie Clay-Atkinson
I’ve written a lot about food storage for a preparedness pantry in the past. Much of it is now found in the...
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...


































