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.
Sustainable Living
Why Heat with Wood
Patrick Gilliam
October 8, 2020
Why heat with wood? Axe enthusiast Patrick Gilliam shares his reasons for heating his home solely with wood and the satisfaction it brings.
Our Top 5 Posts for Being Prepared
jsmith
September 3, 2020
It’s National Preparedness Month…are you prepared? Check out our top five posts about being prepared for emergencies to start planning!
Practical Pest Control for Summer
Glenda Lehman Ervin
August 4, 2020
Enjoy the outdoors without being overrun by insects and pests! Discover our natural pest control solutions and simple tips for your home and yard.
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 Life-Changing Magic of Self-Sufficiency
Patrice Lewis
July 17, 2020
Self-sufficiency is a type of life-changing magic. It’s addictive. The more independent we become, the more we want to learn.
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.
The (re)Rise of Victory Gardens
Patrice Lewis
May 4, 2020
With local or regional shortages of fresh produce resulting from the current pause in the economy, there has been a new interest in Victory Gardens.
The Benefits of a Prepared Lifestyle
Patrice Lewis
April 27, 2020
A prepared lifestyle makes it easier to weather a power outage of 3-5 days. Patrice shares how one particular outage strengthened her community ties.
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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