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...
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...
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...


































