Homestead Year in Review
Reader discretion is advised: this Homestead Year in Review contains graphic images…
The Ideal Country Home
Except in the 1516 novel by Sir Thomas More, Utopia is said…
Just Like Grandma Used to Do: Homesteading Role Models
My father was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on…
Off-Grid Generalizations: Common Misconceptions of Off-Grid Folks
Any walk of life has its own set of harsh stereotypes associated…
Paying Attention: The Most Important Skill on Your Homestead
In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you…
The Rise and Fall of a Backyard Duck Egg Business
“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just…
Seasons in the Garden: Time Waits for No Homesteader
I need some beans to go with dinner so I grab a…
Laws of Attraction and the Importance of a Good Sense of Humor on the Homestead
I recently read one of the more popular books regarding the Laws…
Drawing a Circle in the Sand
The following is a true story. Names have not been changed to…
The Beauty in Our Failures
When it comes to gardening, I jumped in feet first. I had…
Countdown to the Country: Ten Steps on the Road to Your Homestead
Bravo to those already on their own land, who are old hands…
Finding Community on the Homestead: Your People are Out There.
Homesteading can be a solitary affair and finding community on the homestead…