Sustainable Living

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.

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.