On My Walk: Echinachea (Purple Coneflower)
On my walk I discovered the native North American Purple Cone Flower otherwise known as Echinachea...
Category Archives: Homesteading
Homesteading skills and solutions for small farms and off the grid living.
Chickens in Your Backyard for Fun or Profit
A small flock of chickens can become a great living compost pile. And with new understandings...
Favorite Rare Breed Chickens
Humans have bred chicken breeds for thousands of years from wild jungle fowl. Today, there are...
Summer Riches: Coal Oil Lamps, Cool Well Water, and Blackberries with Cow’s Cream
Summertime brings back memories of the smoky smell of coal oil lighting, the feel of cool...
From My Walk: Red Clover
From my walk today, I discovered this pretty little gem the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) also...
Is Your Family Prepared for an Emergency?
In an emergency, like after a summer thunderstorm, you may need to get by without power...
Farming in The 13 Colonies
Today, we have all the modern equipment to make farming an easier task. However, this was...
Top Tips for Spring Foraging
Spring is a time for rebirth. A call to leave the darkness of winter behind and...
Start a Home Business from Your Kitchen, Garden, Hobby or Craft
For those who want to make money with a home business because they need (or like)...
Different Types of Wool from Alpaca Farming
Alpacas produce different types of wool than other animals and are sought after for their uniqueness....
Deer Species Used in Deer Farming
Deer farming is a form of agriculture found on the Asian, European and North American continents....
Planning for Farm Success in Today’s Times
Farming is a complicated business that can experience significant change. The best way to weather disruptions...
The Surprising Benefits of Cattle Farming and Ranching
Although sometimes challenged, cattle farming and ranching plays an important role in preserving biodiversity and the...
Selling Home-Grown Tea Herbs
There are numerous ways to package dried herbal teas for sale, from tea-themed gift baskets to...
Selecting a Breed of Chicken
They’re Not Just Chickens Chickens come in all shapes, color, sizes… and purposes. Did you know...
Have You Ever Wondered Where The Homesteader Barn Came From?
A road trip through the rural expanses of the United States and Canada is beautiful in...
Hurricane Preps
With hurricanes being so unpredictable I thought it would be a good time to take a...
Power Outage – Happy Home Tips
During a recent power outage, it occurred to us that not everyone out there is ready...
Growing Flowers for Fun or Profit
As the micro eco-farming movement continues, flower carts from mini flower farms: backyard to half an...
North American Deer Species
North America is home to many species of deer (Cervidae). While you may know some, chances...
No Regrets: 10 Key Things to Consider Before Moving to the Country
The country lifestyle is not for everyone. Every day I commute into my job in the...
Different Land Clearing Methods
Land clearing will involve the removal of trees as well as a brush on a certain...
Starting or Improving a Bed and Breakfast
Starting Or Improving a Bed and Breakfast, Country Inn Or Rural Hotel? Make More Money This...
Start a Small Farm or Make Money From Your Garden
Have you wanted to start a small farm? Interested in organic farming? Want to start a...
