Is Homesteading the Way to live in an Uncertain Future?
Do you want to live a simpler life with fewer financial demands and more freedom while you are healthier and happier? Try homesteading.
Heading into Winter on the Homestead and in the World
If we face a war in the Middle East with possible shortages and terrorism, the homestead becomes an increasingly important part of our preps.
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.
Back to the Hives for one Last Honey Harvest
After a big honey harvest in late August, the bees surprised us and kept producing for another month. We got anther 50 pounds.
It has Been a Wild Week on the Homestead
Our local wildlife becomes more visible as winter approaches and they are trying to pack on the pounds. Also some unrelated comments about inflation.
Things are Slowing Down for the Fall and Winter
The garden is slowing down, the new chickens are laying tiny eggs, the firewood is dry and seasoned. I can' wait for winter.
Butchering and Processing Chickens on the Homestead
Homesteading lesson on butchering chickens results in some insightful findings for potential future homesteader
Before you Start Homesteading, Try This
Before you live your dream and invest in a homestead you should make sure you can handle one of the least popular chores.
Living Without Refrigeration: Annoyance or Disaster?
Our refrigerator died during the hottest week of the year. and took more than a week to repair. Here's how we handled it.
We’ve got Beans Coming out of our Ears
Our garden is producing well, maybe even over-producing. Anyone have a good recipe that uses green beans and zucchini?