More and more people are enjoying the fun of having a hobby farm right in their backyard! The good news is that when you are ready to add some critters to your backyard farm there are several that can live happily in smaller spaces. Chickens Chickens are often called “the gateway livestock”. You innocently think […]
How Homesteading Creates Unbreakable Bonds
Have you ever started daydreaming about a better future for yourself? When you are a homesteader, you are constantly thinking about your long-term goals. Planning for the future goes hand in hand with creating a sustainable lifestyle. Homesteaders spend their days doing activities like preserving food, raising animals and creating lasting relationships with the community. […]
Keeping a Farm Journal
Farm journals can be an invaluable resource for large scale and backyard farmers alike – but I admit I have never kept one. I have been thinking about doing it for YEARS but I can just never seem to find the motivation to get it going. I have lots of scrap papers and I love […]
Women Are The Future of Homesteading
Women – YOU are the future of homesteading…no really! Ok, dudes, this is not a bash the guys post; cause I love you all too. But I can tell you from experience that I’m not the only lady that drug her hubby into it. I see the horizon of the homesteading movement and the women […]
DIY Chicken Coop Plans
Thinking about adding a flock of chickens to your backyard? Now that we are firmly “chicken people” I wouldn’t want to turn back. Not only do they provide us with all the delicious fresh eggs we can eat, they keep our yard free of harmful insects, provide us with tons of rich compost for the […]
A Day in the Life of a Backyard Farmer
My husband and I were just getting ready for a lovely 6 day getaway cruise – just him and I, no kids! This is a rare treat for any parent, but for a parent with 4 human children and 23 critter children it is not only an incredibly rare treat but a logistical headache. Luckily, […]
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