Doing the Necessary in the Midst of the Hard
Sarah Kroger
June 15, 2021
Life on the farm doesn’t stop even when times are hard. What if we saw these daily non-negotiables as anchors of certainty in our lives?
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How to Love Your Garden in a Time of Waiting
Sarah Kroger
April 30, 2021
How would your garden change if you daydreamed a little bit about it? Learn how to use the off-season to renew your joy of gardening.
The Skills of the Past Will Help Us into the Future
AllisonErvin
October 30, 2020
Sustainable living is on the rise! Discover how the skills of our grandparents are the key to cultivating our future.
Skills and Hobbies that Blossomed in 2020
Patrice Lewis
October 28, 2020
What do you do with a lot of free time? This year many folks have tried new hobbies and refreshed old skills from gardening to baking.
5 Tips to Keep Your Chickens Warm This Winter
Sarah Nussbaum
October 14, 2020
Chickens, like most animals, do far better in the cold than the heat. Here are five easy ways to make your chickens more comfortable this winter.
Children and Chores: How to Enjoyably Work Together on the Homestead
Karen Geiser
July 31, 2020
Chores on the homestead don’t have to be drudgery. Local gardener Karen Geiser shares how she and her children work together in a fun, efficient way.
The Road Less Traveled
Patrice Lewis
May 12, 2020
Nearly 30 years ago, my husband and I took the road less traveled. We have forged our own unpaved path toward a self-sustaining homestead.
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.
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.
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