The Benefits of Bats on the Homestead
Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. For centuries,…
We’re not Playing, ‘Possum: Opossums are Actually Good for the Homestead
My first up-close encounter with an opossum was one evening many years…
Zen and the Sport of Scything: Tai-chi or Golf?
I have to cut some hay. It’s one of those must-do things. …
Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs
Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and…
Homesteading Blunders
I would assume that most people reading this are either homesteaders or…
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Homesteader
Returning to the land is a desire that has coursed through the…
Small-scale Homesteading: How Much Do You Really Need?
I subscribe to a number of homesteading blogs. One in particular chronicles…
Too Close for Comfort: One Woman’s Misadventures in Pasture Creation
I reflected it was an odd way to spend a morning. Crammed…
The Importance of Being Surveyed
Ten years ago I was overworked, underpaid, alone in the world and…
Buy Rural Property as Soon as You Can
"Buy land. They ain't makin' any more of the stuff." ~Will Rogers Those…
Bush-hogging
Like most Americans, I find it very relaxing on occasion to take…