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!
Sustainable Living
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.
Gardening in January
jsmith
January 15, 2020
Summer may seem far away, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for warmer weather to start planning your garden. Here are a few ways to get gardening now.
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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