What is Homesteader Burnout? Perhaps this needs no explanation, especially if you’ve been homesteading for any length of time. But let’s take a moment to describe the condition ‘Homesteader Burnout.’ When you feel that you just can’t finish all of the chores, make hot meals, take care of the …
What is Brine Curing? Curing foods in brine is an old fashioned way of preserving without refrigeration. A salt solution is used …
The Prettiest Beans in My Garden! This spring Mary, from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds, sent me a variety of heirloom seed packets to …
Grow Your Own Antibiotics If you are imagining someone in a lab coat bent over petri dishes, forget it. I’m talking about …
Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Earlier this year Mary, from Mary’s Heirloom Seeds, sent me a nice selection of her heirloom seeds to try …
Cherry Trees I’ve planted fruit trees at every house we’ve owned (we’re on our third). At the last place I planted …
Photos From Around the Homestead I’ve been feeling rather under the weather for a couple of days. Since I always have photos …
Scenes from our homestead this week… I hope you are enjoying the views around your homestead this week! I shared …
