I have always been drawn to the written word to express my deepest thoughts and emotions. The words just flow through me onto the page...

So you want to hatch your own baby chicks from hatching eggs? This is your warning: baby chicks are a highly addictive substance.

Trust me on this. There's nothing like walking into your own backyard and being greeted by the sounds of chortling hens filling your...

Disclaimer: This topic is in no way related to homesteading. If you are reading this blog solely for homesteading goodness, then this...

Making resolutions for the year might seem silly to some, but it’s a fun way to set goals for yourself to strive towards in the 365...

Several hundred years ago chickens were introduced to Hedemora, and since that time the birds have adapted in remarkable ways to their...

When we look back at another year under our belt we often seek the abundance. New connections made, professional achievements, more money...

9 months of waiting for your bundle of joy to arrive isn’t actually 9 months of waiting. It’s 280 days. 40 weeks. Simple math here,...

Norah is a gift from God. Every parent feels that way at some shining moment in their parenting journey, but for us it’s a little...

Making salves is one of my favorite activities on the homestead. The transformation from seed, to blossoming plant, to dried herbal...

🐝🍁🍁 CALL TO ACTION 🍁🍁🐝 We would greatly appreciate the support of our friends and family for Senate Bill 233. Please contact your...

Du ring my daily cleanup of our email inbox last night I stumbled across an unread email with the subject line: 2019 Farmer Veteran...

The Icelandic Chicken or Viking Chicken, is one of the oldest recognized landraces of poultry in the world. These farmstead chickens...

We like to refer to the winter season as our “down time” because there are less demands from the land. Managing 18 acres in the spring...

A dreamer is what I have always been. My earliest memories are of playing in the woods and bringing the world to life with my...