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.
Sustainable Living
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.
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.
What’s Happening on the Homestead: Sunflowers and Sunshine!
Karen Geiser
July 26, 2019
This month has been a hot one on the homestead with sunshine and sunflowers. Catch up with local homesteader Karen and discover pickling and solar cooking.
What’s Happening On The Homestead: The Battle In The Garden
Karen Geiser
June 28, 2019
Here in Ohio, June is the month where we win or lose the battle against weeds in our garden. Organic mulching is one technique we use to make weeding easier.
Meet Survivalist Britt Ahart
Patrice Lewis
May 15, 2019
Meet accountant turned survivalist Britt Ahart in our exclusive interview. Learn more about his story and his experiences in the wilderness.
What’s Happening On The Homestead: Garden Prep and Daffodils
Karen Geiser
April 17, 2019
What’s happening on the homestead this month? Local gardener Karen Geiser dives into her garden prep and shows off her daffodils.
Ways to Simplify Your Life – Part Two
Glenda Lehman Ervin
January 21, 2019
Learn how to live a more satisfying, sustainable life with Glenda Lehman Ervin’s tips. She’ll help you simplify and focus on what’s most important.
Heating With Wood: Choosing the Right Firewood
Patrick Gilliam
November 5, 2018
Before you fire up your wood-burning heatstove, make sure you have the right firewood! Axe expert Patrick Gilliam shares his tips for the best firewood.
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