Soil Tips for New Gardeners
Karen Geiser
April 22, 2020
Starting a garden? The biggest factor in garden success is your soil quality. Find soil tips here from expert local organic gardener Karen Geiser.
Homesteading
6 Things to Know Before Raising Goats
Sarah Kroger
March 9, 2020
Thinking about raising goats? Here are six essentials things you should know before you bring goats to your backyard.
Meet Homesteader Cyndi Ball
Patrice Lewis
March 5, 2020
Looking for a homesteading community for women? Meet Cyndi Ball, founder of the National Ladies Homesteading Gathering. Learn more here.
What’s Happening on the Homestead: The Family Larder
Karen Geiser
October 31, 2019
Winter is around the corner, which means here on our homestead, we’re busy preserving food for our family larder. Canning, fermenting and more!
The Satisfaction of Heating with Wood
jsmith
October 25, 2019
I have heated with wood for the past 30 years. The whole process, from chopping and hauling wood to gathering around the stove, makes me happy.
What’s Happening on the Homestead: Fantastic Fall Flowers
Karen Geiser
September 24, 2019
Fall is here, which means on our homestead, there are some beautiful fall flowers in bloom! Learn more about what my family and I have been up to this month.
Managing Life as a Homesteader
Sarah Kroger
August 30, 2019
There’s a lot to balance when homesteading. One local homesteader shares what she learned from 2019 Country Living Workshop speaker Stacy Lyn Harris.
Profit On The Homestead And Other Wisdom From The Country Living Workshop
Sarah Kroger
August 15, 2019
A local homesteader shares what she learned from 2019 Country Living Workshop speaker Joel Salatin and how it is possible to make a profit on the homestead.
Learning the Rules of Homesteading
Sarah Kroger
August 13, 2019
Did you know there are unwritten rules in homesteading? A local mom shares what she learned from 2019 Country Living Workshop speaker Stacy Lyn Harris.
Behind the Scenes at the 2019 Country Living Workshop
Sarah Kroger
July 31, 2019
Did you miss this year’s Country Living Workshop? No worries! Local homesteader and contributing blogger Sarah Kroger is sharing her experience with us.
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