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.
Sustainable Living
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.
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.
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