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Versatile beans for the homestead

Impromptu Shelters

Stuffed Vegetables

Build A Rabbit Hutch And Tractor

In the garden

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...

Growing Carrots And Parsnips

Amaranth: The Herb That Keeps On Giving

Why Gardening Is Such Good Exercise, Especially For Women

Grow Your Own Salad Greens

In the workshop

Build A Rabbit Hutch And Tractor

Keeping Garden Tools Sharp

Try Harvesting Smaller Diameter Firewood With A Bow Saw And Sawbuck

Make Homestead Milk Soap

In the self-reliant home

Confessions Of A Desert Rat — Life In The Boonies On $30 A Week

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...

A Few Tips For Cutting Firewood

Chuck Klein There are only two economical, exciting, expeditious, and fun methods of cutting firewood: one is with a chainsaw, the other is … we’ll...

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

Harvesting Wild Plants For Food And Medicinal Purposes

Catching And Cooking Crayfish

The Many Uses Of The Slippery Elm Tree

Impromptu Shelters

Harvesting Wild Blackberries

Bike Foraging

In the kitchen

Make Bone Broth

How To Brew Mead At Home

Croquettes — The Super Duper Meat Stretcher

Feasting On Dandelions

Healthy, Budget-Friendly, Delicious Grains

Holiday Treats

Feta Cheese

Homemade Condiments Add A Gourmet Touch To Almost Any Meal