As a kid I remember my dad and a neighbor discussing tree grafting. I remember distinctly the fascination I had as my imagination took over. An apple tree that grows pineapples! And a pear tree that grows cherries! How crazy would that be! (Cut me … [Read more...]
Solutions for the Empty Milk Jug Crisis
I have an empty milk jug crisis! I was cleaning out my shop the other day. One particular corner had become a serious mess of piled up "stuff". You know the kind of stuff I mean. The clutter that piles up because you have no where to dispose … [Read more...]
Frugal Tips for Homesteaders of Any Size
If you ask people to define homesteading one word that is sure to pop up is frugal. So are homesteaders cheap? I don't think that frugal and cheap are necessarily synonymous when you are talking about homesteading. Being more self-sustainable requires you to … [Read more...]
Flour Grinding: Do it at Home
Flour grinding is hands down the best way that you can ensure that the bread you are baking at home is as nutritious as it can be, and let's be honest, it's classic, self-sufficient, Americana at its prime. Seriously. How much more pre-big agra can you get? … [Read more...]
Pantry Lessons From the Great Depression
Everyone is familiar to some extent with the Great Depression but if you know anyone who lived through the Great Depression and you listened to their stories they can be scary and chalk full of wisdom all at the same time. Black Friday is a lesson on preparedness that so … [Read more...]