Why Gardening Is Such Good Exercise, Especially For Women

By Tom Kovach There is an old maxim about exercise: “The best exercise is the one you are willing to do.” For us rural folk, one...

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...

Martial arts for the whole family

By John Moody I grew up in a family that hunted and fished, but I was never taught how to defend myself. My small size...

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...

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