Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead
February 24, 2022Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.
Which Homestead Planner Is Right For Your Farming Year?
January 6, 2022Start your farming year right by picking up a homestead planner for 2022. We looked at three titles to provide some guidance for choosing one that might work best for you.
How To Plan A Fun, Efficient Community Butchering Party
January 3, 2022Many hands make light work, and a community butchering party is a great idea at hog harvest time. Here are some tips to make sure it’s a fun, efficient event!
How To Darn Socks, Sweaters & More To Extend Your Clothing’s Life
December 23, 2021Repairing threadbare—or downright holey—clothing items can help save money and the planet. Here’s how to darn socks (and other clothes) for extended wear.
How to Start an Urban Homestead Meet-Up Group
January 18, 2016Connect with like-minded people dedicated to urban gardening and sustainability by starting a group to share ideas and skills.
Kids’ Christmas Crafts To Make At Home
December 18, 2015Get into the holiday spirit by gathering around the craft table with your children to make gifts and decorations.
5 Tips for Planning an Off-Farm Family Vacation
July 7, 2014Take a break from everyday farm life and minimize the stress of planning a getaway with this help.
How I Cope With ADD on the Farm
June 2, 2014Over my lifetime, I developed many coping mechanisms for dealing with adult ADD, but when I had a baby, quit my job and moved to the farm, I finally began to see how it impeded my life.
Plant Firm Foundation and Your Dreams Will Take Root
May 26, 2014As homesteaders we value the importance of foundation with all we do. With everything we build, grow and raise, our eyes are constantly focused on the future, and therefore, focused on ensuring a solid start.
Tornadoes and Storms: Offer Your Neighborly Support
April 29, 2014As I sat down to my computer, coffee in hand, to add the finishing touches to this week’s post, the television in the next room caught my attention. The stories of total destruction, flooding and so many lives lost are a somber reminder that we are constantly at the mercy of Mother Nature.
