The House and Homestead
Hi Everyone! I’d like to share a link to The House and Homestead. This is a blog and educational site … Continue reading The House and Homestead
Raising Ducklings Week 2 (with Video)
This article is part of a series on what life with ducks is like. It’s intended to give new duck … Continue reading Raising Ducklings Week 2 (with Video)
Growing and Harvesting Ginger at Home (with Video and a Peak in My Fall Garden)
Hi everyone! It’s finally fall here in Northwestern North Carolina. After the intense heat, humidity, and heavy rains we’ve had … Continue reading Growing and Harvesting Ginger at Home (with Video and a Peak in My Fall Garden)
Raising Ducklings Week 1 (with Video)
Mama Madge, one of my free range Muscovy ducks, hatched out 13 adorable ducklings on August 26. Up until two … Continue reading Raising Ducklings Week 1 (with Video)
Must Love Ducks
My love for ducks was instant. After touring a traditional duck farm in France in my mid-twenties, I dreamed of … Continue reading Must Love Ducks
The Secrets of Sesame
Sesame is a surprisingly resilient seed and spice plant that many people can grow at home. You’ll just need to … Continue reading The Secrets of Sesame
Growing and Harvesting Mustard for Spice
As a homesteader, I grow most of our vegetables, herbs, and fruits. I also raise chickens and ducks for eggs … Continue reading Growing and Harvesting Mustard for Spice
Epicurean Homesteading
I started writing this post for the purpose of sharing one of my new posts Morning Chores called Epicurean Homesteading: … Continue reading Epicurean Homesteading
Grow Your Own Spices (with a Video on Growing and Harvesting Garlic)
For all you spice lovers, get tips on growing, harvesting, curing, and using garlic. Plus, get a preview of the stunning cover of my new book “Grow Your Own Spices”. Continue reading Grow Your Own Spices (with a Video on Growing and Harvesting Garlic)
A Homestead Tour
I recently posted a photo tour of our homestead on my other blog (which is more of a personal journal). … Continue reading A Homestead Tour
Fast-Track to Greater Self-Sufficiency
Creating a functioning homestead takes time, effort, and resources. It’s not something you should rush into or do without careful … Continue reading Fast-Track to Greater Self-Sufficiency
Harvesting, Preserving, and Propagating Spring Herbs
Each year in early to mid-spring, my perennial herbs start putting on huge amounts of new growth. In order to … Continue reading Harvesting, Preserving, and Propagating Spring Herbs
Potager Gardening in a Crisis
The COVID-19 virus has made it difficult for grocery stores to keep shelves stocked. I visited the grocery for the … Continue reading Potager Gardening in a Crisis
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden
Choosing the plants that will grow well in your climate, weather, soil type, and garden is quite complicated. That’s why … Continue reading Choosing the Right Plants for Your Garden
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Homesteading
Did you know that you can homestead anywhere? Homesteading is a basic set of life skills that can be practiced … Continue reading Urban, Suburban, and Rural Homesteading
