So, you have decided you want to be a homesteader. You are excited and have your head filled with visions of fresh vegetables that are completely organic being harvested, chickens following you around the yard as you tend to the chores, and a more simple, 'back-to-basics' lifestyle. That is … [Read more...]
10 Wild Edibles Found (Almost) Everywhere
Every now and then, I will ask the fans about topics they are interested in reading about. “Wild edibles” always comes up, without fail, and I usually gloss over it. Why? Because we all live in different parts of the United States, not to mention some of the fans are in Australia and the UK! There … [Read more...]
Getting Local: The Story of Freedom Point
Recently, I was contacted by a local fan who lives off the grid in a remote location north of the city of Ketchikan. We got to talking through email and before I knew it, Ed P. shared the story of how he and wife Linda, made the transition from living in a 'normal' home to one off the grid. I was … [Read more...]
5 Things People Believe About Homesteading
The word ‘homesteading’ usually conjures images of fields, livestock, gardens, and simple living. Maybe a cute little country home with a porch swing and outbuildings, all neat and tidy like a Normal Rockwell painting. While there are certainly places like that still out there, the modern homestead … [Read more...]
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Recently, we had an alignment of events that led to some flooding and evacuations in our small island city. Ketchikan Creek is a salmon spawning stream that runs right through the middle of town. Incredibly heavy rains (over 10 inches in 2 days) coupled with a particularly warm winter and a 'plus' … [Read more...]
Looking at the First Year of Homestead Dreamer
The saying, “The older you get, the faster the years go by” was especially true for 2014! Normally I would be asking where it went and what did I get accomplished but this year, thanks to the blog, I know exactly where the year went and all of the amazing things that happened to put me where I am … [Read more...]
How to Buy Meat Only Twice a Year
You read that right. We buy meat twice a year. I have been doing this for years now and it works out really well! I would imagine that for those who live in the ‘lower 48’ it would be even easier to implement this system and save yourself some serious money in the long run. With the price of meat … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- …
- 9
- Next Page »