5 Ways to Earn Income from Your Homestead
Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how…
The Moonlight Garden: A Composition in White
American writer, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), gave a magical description of wandering through…
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…
How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading
My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310…
The Importance of Being Surveyed
Ten years ago I was overworked, underpaid, alone in the world and…
Keeping Skunks at Bay
Anyone old enough to remember the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is familiar…
This Homestead Protected by Mother Nature: Homestead Security
The very nature of living on a homestead is such that it…
Pint-size Plow-horses
I climb on the seat and ease in the clutch pedal. Then…
Trees: Bringing It All Together
This is about trees. I don’t care if you’re a tree hugger…