Will We Get More Birds?
Poultry has been a part of our farm since before we had a farm to speak of. Geese gave me my start in writing about this lifestyle, and...
How to Vacation with a Homestead
Have you thought about homesteading, but moved away from the lifestyle choice because you’d never great a break? Did you jump into a...
Goat Care Basics
When goat kids head to a new home at eight weeks old, I send always email their new owners this handy information sheet which indicates...
Finding and Buying Your Homestead
Finding land — it’s the biggest challenge facing many would be homesteaders. Especially today. We could not be more thankful to have...
Southdown Babydoll Sheep
Back in 2020 we brought home our first sheep, Caesar and Nero. The flock happily expanded in November 2021 with the addition of our two...
Goat Care for Healthy Kids
The key to a good kidding season lies in excellent care for your goats before they are even bred. Does getting proper nutrition,...
Asparagus Spring Tart Recipe
If you are looking for some spring flavor look no further than this Asparagus Spring Tart! What I love about this tasty treat is how easy...
Avian Flu 2022
1. What do you imagine of when you think ‘homesteading’? Do you think of bagging up dead poultry in a homemade hazmat suit? What about...
Sweet Potato Pancakes & Our Homestead Diet
I’ve always wanted to share more recipes and tips on food preservation on the homestead. Baking bread, preserving the harvest, and...
Dealing with Ice on the Homestead
Does your homestead have some icing issues this winter? Here in Maine we have about a 1/2” of ice coating everything, and that isn’t...
