Firewood Cutting, Splitting and Stacking
As we leave winter behind, we start preparing for the next one, laying in a good stock of firewood to dry and season over the summer.
Vegetables, Critters and Bees on the Homestead
The garden is flourishing, the bees are piling up the honey, and an assortment of young critters is trying to make our homestead their home.
The Leaves Drop, Followed by the Population
In the course of one week, the leaves are gone and the tourist disappear. We also get an unexpected visit by a sheriff deputy.
Are you Prepping in Small Steps or Big?
Whether you prep slowly, a little at a time, or in big batches doesn't matter as much as being prepared when the SHTF. Here's what I did this week.
Feeding the Bees and Cleaning the Chickens
We may have small stock, but its keeping us busy! From feeding the bees to cleaning chicks with pasty butt, it's all part of a day in the life of a homseteader.
Making the Most of May Weather on the Homestead
Despite rain and sudden cold snaps, May weather is some of the best we will see on the homestead for working outside.
So You Want to Raise Bees: What are your Objectives?
Many homesteaders and preppers raise bees. Are they right for you? What are possible objectives for raising bees? What are the start-up costs?
No Blizzard for us! More Time for Chores
While bad weather seems to have cut a swatch from California to Minnesota, we escaped and the bees and I both used the time productively.
Raising Chickens in Just 10 Minutes per Day
How-to information for newbies plus tips and techniques to make raising chickens and getting fresh eggs quick and easy.
Adding more Egg Layers to the Homestead
After more than two years, our chickens were laying less and less, eggs so we decided it was time to start over with new hens.