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.
Homesteading
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.
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.
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