'Tis The Season For Compost!
Even though it's still winter-ing pretty hard out there, gardeners' hearts are now turning to spring. And, what says spring more than...
Fat, Fat, Glorious Fat!
Fat, tallow, suet, lard - whatever you call it, if you live on a farm it is plentiful and has 1,000 uses from frying the best fries ever...
Book Club - You Can Farm
You Can Farm by Joel Salatin is packed with the most vital information about starting your own farm. We are living in a time now that...
Dehydrating Apples
Apples are one of my favorite foods year-round. Dehydrating them is a great way to put up a lot of them for long term use. They are a...
Let Them Swarm!
Honey bee swarms are one of nature's many amazing events. Some beekeepers try to prevent this important part of their reproduction from...
Sourdough Discard Crackers
Baking fresh sourdough bread is a staple in our home. In order to keep the starter going you have to discard half of it and then feed it...
Seed Starting Tips, Part 1
If you are a gardener, chances are you are avidly awaiting the beginning of seed starting season. Though it is early for most home...
Book Club - Homesteading
There are so many great books out there on gardening and starting a homestead but The Rooted Life by Justin Rhodes is by far my favorite....
Fermenting Chicken Feed
Most of us know the benefits of eating and drinking fermented foods and beverages. It also does the same for your chickens! Chickens who...
