How We Made Our Large Garden Super Manageable
At our last homestead our garden was mostly a hillside. Simply out of necessity we terraced our hillside into permanent raised beds. We learned from that experience that there’s a
Foraging: Sassafras Roots
Sassafras aside we have super exciting news! Zak and Pilgrim from Stone Axe Herbals are visiting for the summer. We’re all super excited to spend the summer foraging, farming, cooking,
Foraging: Sassafras Roots
Sassafras aside we have super exciting news! Zak and Pilgrim from Stone Axe Herbals are visiting for the summer. We’re all super excited to spend the summer foraging, farming, cooking, wildcrafting,
18 Tips to Build a Homesteading Community
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about neighbors. We recently moved from a place where I sort of knew two of my neighbors and I think one other person on our
The Complete Guide to Growing Comfrey
Scott’s been hard at work on our new house site with more trees coming down every weekend. Soon it’ll be time for me to start moving some of our existing
10 Perennials You Can Get for Free
Gardening really is a thrifty thing to do but it does take a chunk of money up front to get your garden going. Perennials especially can be big bucks at
Foraging & Growing Mint
Mint is one of my favorite things to forage because I love everything mint! Honestly it’s more like an addiction. When I’m stressed I crave mint. Thin mints, mint chip
Everything We’ve Learned Using Reclaimed Lumber
In progress rabbit tractor with lumber that washed down the creek. Homesteading lends itself easily to salvaging materials. Most homesteaders strive to save money, lead sustainable lives, and are excellent
Foraging: Violets Plus a Violet Syrup Recipe
Lately I’ve spoken to several friends in the New England area and have been reminded of one of the many reasons we decided to move to West Virginia, those warm
Foraging: Bring Back Ramps!
Ramps, ramps ramps! They’re definitely one of the stars of the spring. Ramps (Allium tricoccum) also known as wild leeks, spring onions, ramson, wood leeks, or wild garlic are an easily
