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The Art of Foraging For Food in the Wild
Wildcrafting, also known more commonly as foraging, simply means harvesting wild plants in their natural…
Rabbits: The Overlooked Powerhouse of the Modern Homestead
In the last two generations, our society has made the thought of consuming the flesh…
Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
I am often asked how I have the motivation and energy to cook three meals…
The Homesteader’s Herbal First Aid Kit
The homesteading lifestyle is a wonderful journey into honest living, independence, and self-reliance. One of…
Bananas in December? How to Grow Tropical Crops in Cool Climates
Winter is my favorite time of year, because in most southern states that’s when the…
I Said I’d Never Raise Sheep … Now I Can’t Imagine Life Without Them
Fast forward. Another animal arrives that I had previously said I did not want to…
The Beginner’s Apothecary: Herbal Medicine from Your Own Kitchen
Many people don’t realize when they set out to create a home apothecary, they are…
Navigating Cottage Food Laws: Turning Homestead Goods Into Income
Homesteaders have always been an industrious bunch, filled with grit and determination to build something…
The Coop Episode #11: Cultivating a Beautiful Life: Homemaking, Homesteading & Travel w/ Shaye Elliott
Homesteading isn’t just about full pantries, dairy cows, and never-ending to-do lists. In this episode…
The Case for Apple Orchards: Why the Future of Food Grows on Trees
There is no fruit so intricately and tightly woven into the fabric of American history…
Let Food Be Good Medicine: Using Everyday Herbs & Mushrooms
Hello, Kristen Davidson here from Laird Woodland Farm, a smallish herb farm on old Kiowa…
How to Make Skin-Nourishing Goat’s Milk Soap
One of the most rewarding ways I have found to serve my family is through…