text: Why 'Self-Sufficiency' is Not a Sufficient Description for Homesteading 10/17/2016 9:51:00 AM Despite how much we do on our own land, we are far from self-sufficient. We are part of a local and global community that cares about where their food comes from and cares about taking care of the earth. Buying our homestead has actually increased our commitment to this community - to sharing what we do with others and to learning from what others share. Senior Homesteading Injuries 10/10/2016 9:22:00 AM Because I am a senior homesteader, I write from experience and new experiences seem to surface from time to time to disrupt my normal homesteading routine. Sometimes, the mind is willing but the old body won't respond as we wish, and this occurred to me recently, which is why I have not been posting for a few weeks. By telling of my experiences, perhaps it will benefit someone else. What It's Like Cutting Your Own Firewood in the Forest (With Video) 8/31/2016 10:07:00 AM Two homesteaders share first-hand what the reality of cutting your own firewood is like. If you haven't cut your own wood before, there can be a lot to know and learn! How My Husband and I Went From Corporate Drones to Tropical Organic Farmers in Puerto Rico 8/30/2016 1:49:00 PM Learn what the catalyst was behind the huge leap from corporate drones to becoming organic farmers in Puerto Rico — despite knowing nothing about farming, not speaking the language and knowing only a handful of people. Although family and friends thought we were crazy, it was the sanest decision we ever made, and we couldn't be happier with the way our life has turned out. Amid animals being dropped off to us, frequent power and water outages, and being separated from our family, we are truly happy for the first time in our lives. Free Range or Penned: Protecting a Flock of Ducks at Night 8/26/2016 2:42:00 PM What happens when ducks that have been free range for 4 years are suddenly being penned in at night? How do they react? Read more to find out. Building with Physical Limitations 8/24/2016 9:02:00 AM Living with injury is a constant struggle for everyone, especially someone aiming to homestead. Even a simple thing such as getting a sack of chicken feed out of the car can be a problem, and we often ask a neighbor for help with that. Here is what to do when health issues interfere with building the home of your dreams. Senior Homesteading: The Reality 8/18/2016 11:06:00 AM Seniors face different challenges when homesteading than those who are younger, and so have to adjust accordingly to bring their self-sufficiency dreams to reality. 2 Inspiring and Innovative Urban-Food Projects 8/9/2016 1:18:00 PM Come see for yourself if urban green spaces can retain aesthetic beauty while also providing local food. Renewing Old-World Skills with a Modern-Day Twist 7/26/2016 2:47:00 PM The revitalization of the "Back-to-Basics" movement has brought with it the old-world skills that the pioneers once used to survive, but with a modern-day twist. While no longer essential to survival, these skills are now being used by modern homesteaders to gain their freedom from dependence. How to Raise Rabbits for a Sustainable Meat Source 7/7/2016 6:49:35 AM Rabbits are a low-cost, minimal-effort way to start producing your own meat. And the best part? They can be raised just about anywhere. Woodworking Arborist Salvages Urban Trees 6/30/2016 9:19:00 AM Working as an arborist in Colorado, Ryan Baldwin saw an opportunity to salvage city trees destined for the dump into usable lumber for woodworking projects. Can Seniors Really Homestead Remotely? 6/29/2016 2:03:00 PM Homesteading is an exciting life choice regardless of age, and one of the benefits is the remoteness. Seniors can be homesteaders, but just be prepared for hard physical work and be open to adjustment and change. Get Past Your Fears and Start Composting 6/26/2016 12:15:00 PM Composting is beneficial for the earth in many ways: amending soil for gardening and diverting trash from landfills. But many people don't ever get started due to fears and misguided notions of composting. Learn your composting basics here. A Woman's Perspective on Off-Grid Living (with Video) 6/15/2016 8:52:00 AM What's it like to be a woman off the grid? Dirty? Chore-filled? Sacrificial? Modern day off-grid homesteading is a wonderful, empowering lifestyle for those women who choose to take this path. Yet, finding practical, reality-based feedback is getting harder! Media and networks are often misleading in their depiction of off-grid life, because they need to feed a audience who is thirsting for excitement. Here is on woman's reality check. Oregon Company Salvages Urban Timber 5/12/2016 2:45:00 PM After seeing beautiful trees in Oregon going to waste, Seth Filippo realized the Pacific Northwest had a huge underutilized resource in urban wood. The Importance of Community for Homesteaders 4/28/2016 10:30:00 AM Homesteading is built upon a foundation of self sufficiency, but community is just as important. There is so much more to homesteading than the individual pleasure associated with it. There is true joy and friendship in the shared labor of land. The Growing Economy of Salvaged Urban Wood 4/14/2016 9:32:00 AM Megan Offner of New York Heartwoods is salvaging downed and damaged city trees to redirect material from our waste stream, decrease greenhouse emissions, and fuel the demand for local wood products. Mental Well Being: Why Live Off-Grid, Really? 3/2/2016 6:52:00 PM Can you have mental well being while living off-grid? Yes, because the benefits of off-grid living are numerous: fewer bills, living simply, and better health. The Homesteader's Journey 2/17/2016 7:48:00 AM If you have ever considered the change of lifestyle to be more self-sufficient, here are some of our thoughts and experiences from this journey. Running a Successful CSA 2/11/2016 2:05:00 PM Cam describes how much he has learned after running a CSA for 5 years and offers a workshop for those interested in learning from his experience. The ABCs of Homesteading 2/8/2016 11:38:00 AM This is the first post in an alphabetically organized introduction to homesteading. It will start with simple preparation ideas (Asceticism, Borrowing, Creativity) and move into more hard-hitting how-to advice (Ducks, Edible landscaping, Fodder, Goats, Horticulture, etc.). Preparing to Homestead, Part 2 1/21/2016 3:42:00 PM In the military, we were taught combat first aid with these four life-saving steps: Stop the bleeding, start the breathing, protect the wound and treat for shock. I want to relate these life-saving steps to handling finances in preparing to homestead. Preparing to Homestead, Part 1 1/15/2016 10:04:00 AM Before we started homesteading I would sit and imagine how idyllic and peaceful it would be. Reality is not prettier than what I imagined, but it's better. Unplugging to Reconnect: Homesteading and the Kids' Higher Education, Part 2 1/5/2016 9:54:00 AM Less common, but proven, strategies for securing a child's college education can keep the child involved in the building and running of the homestead through their years of higher education while producing a more well rounded, responsible, mature, and competitive graduate, all at a fraction of the cost of more typical approaches. 8 Reasons to Keep Chickens on the Backyard Homestead 12/23/2015 3:37:00 PM Chickens are often referred to as the gateway animal to farming or homesteading. Learn the reasons why keeping chickens can be a beneficial addition to the homestead. Gardening While Renting 12/23/2015 3:09:00 PM Gardening includes permanent features like raised beds, perennials, fencing, and soil building. How can one think permanently when renting is all about the temporary? Becoming (Accidental) Urban Farmers 12/23/2015 2:16:00 PM An urban homestead is as unique as the individuals who own the property. Our homestead developed slowly. In fact, my wife likes to joke that we are "accidental homesteaders." We did not buy our village home nestled on 1/16th of an acre with the goal of becoming urban farmers, it just sort of happened, out of necessity. Our Summer with a Community Garden Plot 12/21/2015 10:44:00 AM While this young couple had dreams of buying land to start their homestead, they were still stuck in an apartment in the big city so they rented a community garden plot. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Find ways to accomplish your goals and do what you love! The Chicken Cabana Room 12/18/2015 11:21:00 AM At Sunflower Farm we strive to provide our chickens with the best accommodations! Sane and Sustainable Homesteading, Part 1 12/17/2015 10:47:00 AM Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on. But too many of these people find that homesteading is harder, less fulfilling and more painful than they imagined. Learn how to thrive on the land without burnout, despair and failure. Pros and Cons of Lighting Your Chicken Coop 12/17/2015 9:54:00 AM Consider this topic of hot debate among hen keepers: Should you consider adding artificial lighting to your chicken coop? Homesteading in the United Kingdom 12/14/2015 11:06:00 AM "Smallholding" is a UK term that's broadly equivalent to the term "homestead" in the United States, meaning farming on a small scale with a strong element of self-sufficiency in food. Despite the geographical differences, there must be a great deal of common ground between the American homestead and the British smallholding — so let's find out! How Self-Reliance and Voluntary Simplicity Equals Power 12/3/2015 9:39:00 AM Don't buy into the hype telling you that you aren't capable of doing it yourself! Learn the simple things you can start right now and build on it as you gain confidence. You may find, like me, that the difference you make in your life can be game changing! Farming at Every Scale 12/2/2015 10:24:00 AM Did you know you can grow potatoes in an apartment? Whether you live in an apartment or on a hundred acre farm, you can take steps towards self reliance and lifestyle independence. Living with limited space doesn't have to be a setback towards homesteading, and there are many creative ways you can take advantage of your space to get the most out of it. The Prepared Homestead Kitchen: Top Appliances, Part 1 (with Sandwich Bread Recipe) 11/30/2015 11:53:00 AM I've always enjoyed cooking — it's something I've considered a serious hobby. One of the first goals I made when I moved here last year was to start baking all my own bread and other baked goods. Because we got through so many loaves a week (about eight) every day I am very grateful for my Bosch Universal Plus mixer. I would consider this one of the top five most-used appliances in my kitchen. Preparing for Power Outages on the Homestead, Part 1 11/27/2015 10:55:00 AM Losing power is a reality that homesteaders must prepare for. It is not a matter of if, but when, and for how long. As a homesteader/farmsteader we have a responsibility to keep the home running regardless of "power." This series of blog posts discusses homestead preparedness for power outages, beginning with fuel storage, gas cooking and wood heat. Unplugging to Reconnect: Homesteading and the Kids' Higher Education, Part 1 11/17/2015 9:04:00 AM Less common, but proven, strategies for securing a child's college education can keep the child involved in the building and running of the homestead through their years of higher education while producing a more well rounded, responsible, mature, and competitive graduate, all at a fraction of the cost of more typical approaches. Life and Death on the Farm 11/13/2015 10:12:00 AM Death on a farm is unavoidable as life itself. These stories share lessons learned, words of wisdom and how a farmer can prepare for the inevitable when raising livestock. How We Became Caretakers of a Historic Appalachian Homestead 11/4/2015 8:00:00 PM As part of their Americorps positions at Big Laurel in West Virginia, for the next 11 months, the author and her husband will be living in and maintaining an historic homestead, working in the local schools as teacher aids, and doing whatever they can on the premises of Big Laurel to help further its mission as an Appalachian ecological learning and retreat center. Determining the Goals for Your Farm 10/6/2015 10:28:00 AM Polyface Farm Apprentice Tim Rohrer encourages homesteaders and farmers to try and define clear goals for their farm. By determining clear goals, a farmer is better able to go about furthering her farming adventure. Could Using an Air Compressor Reduce Your Carbon Footprint? 9/22/2015 9:37:00 AM Air compressors can be used for just about anything on your homestead but they don't have the best reputation for going green. Here's what you need to know. These valuable machines are used in many factories, small businesses and even in homes, and making sure yours is efficient can cut down on emissions and your energy bills at the same time. How to Find the Right-Sized Town for You 9/18/2015 10:34:00 AM The first question on the path to creating a sustainable homestead is: Where should I live? Find out how population and topography characterize a town and use a simple method to map your region and locate and research the right-sized town for your home. Folk School Redefined: The Homestead Atlanta 9/4/2015 8:28:00 AM Resiliency education, if it is to be effective, should reach the masses and this poses the most difficult challenges in an urban setting. The Homestead Atlanta is a folk school dedicated to empowering communities in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Workshops include useful heritage crafts and new age sustainability innovations to offer a curriculum designed to integrate fruitful skills into the everyday. 13 Signs You May Be an Urban Farmer 9/3/2015 12:02:00 PM When I first started gardening in this place, I was surveying my four by ten raised bed of greens with pride one afternoon. "You really are a farmer, not a gardener," a friend observed. Take this short quiz to see if you are a gardener or have slid into the realm of "urban farmer." Reduce Your Trash by More Than 50 Percent 9/2/2015 9:34:00 AM By composting meat, vegetables, paper and all organic material in your trash, you can reduce waste by more than 50 percent! Hawley Hamlet: Creating Community by Growing Food Together 8/31/2015 10:57:00 AM These Lincoln, Nebraska, neighbors put self-reliance to work in their neighborhood. Polyface Farm's Unfair Advantage 8/28/2015 8:47:00 AM Polyface has an "Unfair Advantage," but the good news is that you do, too! Here, Tim shares his thoughts on how your Unfair Advantage sets you apart from the crowd and bestows gifts on you that you can turn into success. The trick is learning to utilize your own Unfair Advantage. A Different Way to Cut Wood (Video) 7/24/2015 3:12:00 PM This short tutorial shows a different way of using a chainsaw to cut wood. Farming on a Tenth of an Acre in Town 7/23/2015 10:58:00 AM You do not have to have "land" to farm. You can farm where ever you are. A 10th of an acre is enough and, on some days, more than you would want to can handle. Make the best use of your space, care for your soil, be thrifty with water and enjoy the garden and the fruits of your labor. Livestock Guardian Dogs Protect a Kansas Flock 7/21/2015 9:16:00 AM Two Great Pyrenees dogs have drastically improved a Kansas sheep flock's safety, while creating lasting bonds and deep trust. A Kansas Family's Journey to Self-Sufficiency Begins 7/10/2015 12:30:00 PM Even though our goal is to be completely self-sufficient, one thing that I stress is that you don't have to be completely self-sufficient — just make it your goal to become more self-sufficient than you are right now. This blog will help people become more self-sufficient by leading by example, right or wrong. Here is your official invitation: Please come and join us! 'The Nourishing Homestead' by Ben Hewitt 5/13/2015 9:07:00 AM In The Nourishing Homestead, Ben Hewitt along with his wife Penny tell the story of how we can create truly satisfying, permanent, nourished relationships to the land, nature, and one another. With plenty of practical ways to grow nutrient-dense food, build soil, and develop traditional skills, this book is sure to inspire a new generation of homesteaders. Caretaking in Paradise 5/12/2015 10:00:00 AM Caretaking wild places is a great way to homestead in paradise without having to afford land. The Meaning of Life on an Off-Grid Homestead 4/30/2015 10:00:00 AM Cam contemplates the meaning of life from the comfort of his off-grid homestead in Eastern Ontario. Ways To Increase Our Self-Sufficiency 4/21/2015 11:08:00 AM Homesteading is to me to live in self-reliance, simplicity and mindfulness. To be able to do that in a way that feels true to what we believe in, I've found that it demands a narrow definition of what I put in the word enough. How to Keep a Critical Valve from Freezing 4/16/2015 9:40:00 AM I used this tried and true method of preventing a valve from freezing. There was no electricity as a back-up crutch for this mission critical valve and I kept it open through the coldest February on record. Animal Handling 4/3/2015 12:11:00 PM How big of a priority are good animal handling facilities? Things You Should Never Say to a Homesteader 3/31/2015 11:17:00 AM Whether you are a novice or experienced homesteader, we've all heard those "crazy things" that people say when it comes to living a self-sufficient life. Here are 10 things you should never say to a homesteader. A Month in the Life on the Homestead 3/19/2015 9:51:00 AM This is a short video that shows some of the major highlights on the homestead during the month of February. How We Engaged the Community in Our Homestead 3/16/2015 10:45:00 AM One of my best pieces of advice to those wishing to establish a homestead is to reach out to the community. Happy neighbors are a big part of a happy homestead and for us it was not only a way to drum up support and engagement for our project, but it was also transformative for our experience and for our business. Homesteading Remotely: Would We Do It Again? 3/13/2015 12:25:00 PM Going from raw undeveloped land to a functional homestead is hard work, but it's rewarding. Planning a Baby Food Garden 3/13/2015 12:09:00 PM HOMEGROWN Life blogger and pregnant Pennsylvania mama Michelle (Congrats, Michelle!) shares her plans for planting a baby food garden, including her entire seed order. Handy Spreadsheet for Tracking Hatch Rates 3/9/2015 3:44:00 PM You can organize and track your poultry's hatch rates by using this helpful spreadsheet created by MOTHER EARTH NEWS reader Terry Standard. Farm Fit for Life 3/9/2015 9:49:00 AM How farm life will keep you fit so you can live a healthier and happier life. The Amazing Instincts of Livestock Guardian Dogs 2/18/2015 10:26:00 AM Livestock guardian dogs are renowned for their protective instincts. They have been bred for thousands of years to be aware, work independently and to protect their charges at all costs. But do they also break up fights between quarreling livestock? Homesteading Simplicity 1/22/2015 10:02:00 AM That something is easy doesn't always mean it's simple – many of the modern conveniences so much of the western world relies on, the thermostat in most conventional houses, for example, is but the end of a long and complex chain reaction with consequences far beyond our reach. Homesteading simplicity can be described as a way to limit those chain reactions, to be more in control over the effect of our actions and, to alter those effects to have a positive impact. Preparing For Spring with Children On The Homestead 1/16/2015 4:06:00 PM While many of us are homesteaders, some of us have another special job that comes first: parenting. Here are some ways to get through Spring prep and Summer projects on your homestead by involving even your smallest children in daily chores and activities. What We Do Around the Homestead in January 1/14/2015 9:34:00 AM The short period of time each year where homesteaders and summer-business owners like us get to freely bask in open-ended unscheduled time is as short as it is sweet, and it reaches its peak right now in January. Unplugging to Reconnect: A Journey Toward Full-Time Homesteading - Finances, Part 2 1/8/2015 9:26:00 AM Welcome back to "Unplugging to Reconnect." In this post, we continue to explore key financial considerations of people who decide to move toward a full-time homesteading or farming lifestyle, all based on the accounts of those who have gone before us and as personally executed in my family's ongoing transition. The specific focus of this entry is on the need for flexible income streams, particularly ones that offer money-saving benefits in addition to pay, while in between the old and new lifestyles. Homestead Resolutions 12/31/2014 8:29:00 AM Making New Year's resolutions for a remote homestead. Suburban Permaculture Transforms Neighborhoods 11/23/2014 8:02:00 PM "You don't have to move to live in a better neighborhood." Half of all Americans live in suburbia. It's true that suburbia is on the receiving end of a lot of social, economic and environmental criticism with much of that criticism well deserved. While some of these criticisms may be justified, at the same time, suburbia offers enormous potential to become a critical new frontier for deep changes in our culture and economy through principles of suburban permaculture. We Bought Land! Now What? 11/18/2014 9:28:00 AM Join two modern homesteaders as they begin down the road toward building their small home and self-reliant farmstead on their new piece of raw land in northeastern Kansas. Why I Really Love My Rural Life 11/13/2014 9:02:00 AM Almost 30 years ago I made one of the best decisions ever when I began my homesteading adventure. It's no "Little House on the Prarie" but you can see it from there. And the Bees Laughed 10/14/2014 9:21:00 AM Don't over-stay your welcome at the hive. Give your bees space. Legal Front Yard Gardens Go Beyond Containers 8/22/2014 11:03:00 AM St. Paul, Minnesota, not only allows front yard gardens and promotes growing vegetables in containers, but encourages residents to beautify the boulevard with plants, including edibles. Time Management Tools for the Homestead 8/5/2014 3:25:00 PM Time management tools can help a homestead run smoothly as well as make the work more enjoyable. By focusing on different tasks in different seasons, assigning different tasks to different days and by sharing tasks, the work becomes both manageable and fun. Urban Beekeeping 6/26/2014 9:34:00 AM Keeping bees with neighbors in the city or the burbs. Uncovering My New Homestead's Old Secrets 6/16/2014 4:31:00 PM When HOMEGROWN Life blogger and Pennsylvania mama Michelle Wire discovered a hidden treasure on her property, she found a new appreciation for her home along with it. Building a Cheap Greenhouse 5/12/2014 10:13:00 AM HOMEGROWN Life blogger and Bay Area homesteader Rachel shares how she built a cheap greenhouse out of mostly scavenged materials - and how you can, too. A Lesson of Hope 4/16/2014 5:00:00 PM How a hopelessly damaged apple tree has delivered lessons of hope since 2007. How to Turn Suburbs Into Food Paradises 4/14/2014 2:59:00 PM Ziggy Liloia examines two poignant books, Paradise Lot and Gaia's Garden that turn the idea of needing lots of space to grow ample food on its head. Building a Backyard Chicken Coop 3/26/2014 9:00:00 AM It takes a village to build a backyard chicken coop. Creating a Homestead: Where to Start 1/31/2014 3:37:00 PM Tips to help you get started planning your very own homestead. With proper planning you don't have to be experienced to do it right. Upcycling an Urban Chicken Coop 1/29/2014 11:59:00 AM On-going series on my family's efforts to raise urban chickens in our Minneapolis backyard. Solway Feeders Introduces Horizontal Watering Nipples 1/17/2014 11:36:00 AM Help keep cages and water sources clean with Solway Feeder's horizontal watering nipples. Jack Fulton's Hammers 12/31/2013 9:27:00 AM A review of hammers of friend Jack Fulton. So You Got Your Dream Homestead, Now What? 11/22/2013 2:48:00 PM You have read every garden, homestead and back to the land book in your library system. Your dreams of coffee at sunrise set to the chatter of fowl made real. With hoe in hand and 914,760 square feet rolling out from your feet like a magic carpet; where do you start? Third Year Experiences: Part Two 10/8/2013 10:01:00 AM Looking back the past three years and identifying what we have learned from our experiences. The New Earthineer 9/12/2013 3:56:00 PM From the outset, Earthineer was built to support and promote sustainability and homesteading as a lifestyle choice. Every feature we have planned has that goal in mind. What we have now is the foundation that we'll build off of. Homesteading Defined 8/29/2013 9:08:00 AM When defining the term homesteading, consider the various options available. International Homesteading Education Month Is Just Around the Corner! 8/16/2013 12:00:00 AM Learn how to celebrate homesteading this September by promoting community self-reliance skills! Homesteading 101: Getting Started 8/1/2013 5:09:00 PM As a beginner homesteader, designer Larissa Reznek has learned some hard lessons fast. Here are the top three pieces of guidance she wishes she had before she started out. Urban Meat Part 1: Rabbits 7/26/2013 3:24:00 PM Rabbits are an ideal source of high quality meat for urban homesteaders. Always Have a Backup Plan 7/16/2013 12:45:00 PM The journey to a self-sufficient life is a bumpy ride. Having a backup plan — or two — can make all the difference in your progress. Preparing Winter's Wood in Summer 7/11/2013 10:00:00 AM Using a hot summer day to grow the winter wood pile. Homesteading Expert Lloyd Kahn Reviews His Favorite Tools From the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR 6/7/2013 3:41:00 PM Green building guru Lloyd Kahn recounts his favorite new discoveries from the Puyallup, Wash., MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR. Home and Away 5/29/2013 1:30:00 PM Completing tasks in preparation for a few days away from the homestead Turn Your Farm Venture Into a Business 5/8/2013 10:38:00 AM Have you ever dreamed of taking your part-time homestead to a full-time salary? What's holding you back? Business books say most people are more afraid of success than failure. The Unsustainability of Local 4/24/2013 12:56:00 PM A few months back I heard a comment on an NPR radio program that really caught my attention. The program was about the local food movement and at one point the guest on the show said, "Now remember - just because it's local doesn't necessarily mean it has a smaller carbon footprint. That Argentinian apple that was shipped on a barge with thousands of tons of other apples may actually have required less fuel per apple than the apple than came from a few hundred miles away in the back on a farmer's pickup." How to Hand-Feed Rabbit Kits 4/24/2013 12:51:00 PM Find out how to feed rabbit babies using a goat's milk-based formula. A Growing Trust 4/24/2013 11:37:00 AM In this section you will find stories of real farmers across the country that made it work. You'll find their story, how they did it and who helped them. We hope these stories will inspire and educate new farmers, as well as land owners and community members to become involved in the new agrarian movement. A growing trust. Tea for the Bees, Tonic for the Soul 4/23/2013 2:51:00 PM Honey bees, the Boston tragedy, and our power to create the world we've been waiting for. Relearning to Sew On Treadle Sewing Machine 3/29/2013 4:35:20 PM On our journey to self-reliance, my husband, Darren, and I have been gathering human-powered tools when we can find them. It's surprising and sad how quickly hand- and foot-powered tools were junked when electricity became available. From 1850 to 1890, more than 100 apple-pealing devices were patented. Then none, except those running on electric power. And so it goes with thousands of other nifty human-powered appliances. The 80/20 Rule of Homesteading 3/20/2013 4:42:56 PM This current situation is a perfect example of the 80/20 rule of homesteading: 80 percent of your time, energy and effort is spent on maintenance; 20 percent on progress towards the dream. A majority of your time homesteading is spent covered in chicken poop, squashing potato bugs, figuring out why gas isn't getting to the carburetor in the ATV and shoveling snow after dark by headlamp. HOMEGROWN Life: Why Homesteaders Do What We Do 3/11/2013 10:41:25 AM Sometimes even HOMEGROWN Life blogger and Bay Area homesteader Rachel of Dog Island Farm needs a reminder why she puts up with the goat feed, the chicken poop, the cat puke, and the never-ending mud. Here's a hint: It involves good food. Urban Homesteading and Survival 2/28/2013 11:51:07 AM How living more sustainably can save you in an emergency. 101 Basic Homesteading Skills 2/27/2013 9:32:58 AM Pick something new to learn this year from Granny Miller's list of 101 basic homesteading skills. A Father's Legacy of Natural Living 2/26/2013 12:42:21 PM One of my earliest vivid childhood memories is sitting on my father's lap as a young girl reading the magazine together in the 1980s and all throughout my childhood. He would read aloud while I studied the pictures of passive solar building, vegetable gardening, sheep shearing, building your own sugar shack and the beautiful array of topics which he read to me frequently. Those images, along with the camping trips in the mountains, the whitewater and canoeing excursions, and our family trip to Alaska, have been etched in the catacombs of my childhood memories and have sculpted the person I have grown to become. Balancing Our World and the Real World 2/23/2013 9:05:01 AM We are grateful for the peace and balance inherent to our lifestyle, offering ease of being and grounded perspective as we continue to negotiate the boundaries between our world and the real world. Farmers in Training: A City Dweller Gets Lessons in Harvesting, Milking and the Meaning of Life 2/18/2013 11:34:16 AM The place I call home these days is The FarmSchool, a fertile 180-acre strip of ridge top in Athol, where 15 student-farmers are spending a year learning the ins and outs of growing food, managing forests, and raising animals for meat. I arrived at the farm in October, just as the leaves were reaching their peak brilliance. The Farm School — which offers three-day programs for schoolchildren, a summer camp, a full-time middle school, and the apprenticeship program I'm in — takes us through all seasons of farming, weaving together class work and on-farm training. We Are What We Read 2/15/2013 8:52:16 AM My husband Alan's first gift to me was Helen and Scott Nearing's Living the Good Life. The books we turn to regularly have changed, although some we go back to again and again, year after year. A list of our top 10 favorite books follows. 8,000 Square Feet in a Box 2/11/2013 4:56:39 PM It wasn't many months ago the seed catalog for this year showed up, but at that point I had just, just, managed to finish off the garden season, slightly traumatized from all the work. To receive a catalog then seemed mostly like an ill-conceived joke, a way to rub it in; don't think you can relax too much. Thoughts of Spring Begin to Stir 2/9/2013 1:34:04 PM A winter thaw inspires starting the first seeds of the season - indoors, of course: kale, chard, and spinach to start. Avoiding Urban Beekeeping Problems 2/7/2013 1:41:57 PM OK, you've got a start: where to get equipment, groups to join, classes to take, and mentors to hook up with. Now's the time, before you have bees, to take a long hard look at some of the rest of the things you need to be thinking about. U.S. Homesteading Versus U.K. Smallholding 2/5/2013 1:47:44 PM Looking at the differences between the current homesteading movement in the USA compared to Smallholders in the UK. How We Transitioned from City to Country (And Why We Did So) 2/5/2013 12:07:11 PM Many years ago, years before I moved to the country, I was what would be considered "a prepper." I saw disaster every time I turned on the TV, or read the news on the internet, or visited forums that talked about stockpiling beans and bullets. I panicked, thinking I could never have enough control for the sake of my family, never be "prepped" enough. My Exotic Daily Life 2/1/2013 3:30:38 PM While many of those visiting our Hostel are farmers and homesteaders themselves, some come from that "city culture" and seem to take their first hesitant steps outside of a flatly paved driveway when they arrive at our place. Wide eyes, a sense of adventure. A New Blogger's Homesteading Journey Begins 2/1/2013 2:35:49 PM Since her first house move, MOTHER EARTH NEWS blogger Cathie Ackroyd, has become so very conscious of the impact we humans have had and are having on our planet's environment and hoped to find a place to settle that would allow us to gain an element of self-sufficiency in a relatively car-free community. The Accidental Homesteader 1/30/2013 2:19:53 PM When I bought my farm, I did it to live in the woods. I would like to say I was deliberate. And intentional. But clueless is probably a better word. I should have suspected something when I bought the land and they threw the house in for free. Walking Home 1/26/2013 9:07:04 AM Making the most of a winter walk to home. What is 'Modern Homesteading,' Anyway? 1/16/2013 4:32:00 PM What exactly is 'modern homesteading"? There are as many definitions as there are people doing it. What does the term 'modern homesteading' mean to you? Live the Homesteading Dream 1/16/2013 2:02:33 PM Like Thoreau and the Nearings, we feel more alive and participative in the natural world around us on our 5.5 acre homestead and organic farmstead than Lisa and I ever did walking through a corporate cubicle maze in the city. Australia to Texas - Our Last Learning Experience in Australia 1/15/2013 6:56:24 PM We're getting very close now to our relocation to Texas. After years of planning and developing, it's time to go home to our sustainable lifestyle. We leave with some sadness but a great deal of enthusiasm and excitement for our new life. HOMEGROWN Life: It's Cold Out There for a Farmsteader 1/11/2013 11:28:20 AM HOMEGROWN Life blogger Bryce shares 5 things to consider before starting a farmstead—not the least of which being winter. Walking Water 1/10/2013 6:34:13 AM We haul our water from the river - walking water! Ducks in the High-Occupancy Vehicle Lane 1/9/2013 2:28:26 PM We folded down the back seats in our Subaru wagon, lined the whole back area with a heavy tarp and a thick layer of straw, and headed down to Nash's Delta Farm to catch us some ducks. Seeking Nominations for 2013 Homesteaders of the Year 1/4/2013 12:49:30 PM MOTHER EARTH NEWS is seeking nominations of self-sufficient modern homesteaders for our 2013 Homesteaders of the Year awards. Work with Passion: Four Reasons Why Blending Business and Life Rocks for Women in Agriculture 1/4/2013 8:51:27 AM Dive in, work with passion, and take all the other important elements of your life with you. Here are four reasons why such blending yields strategic sense. Trailersteading: Voluntary Simplicity in a Mobile Home 12/28/2012 1:53:32 PM Announcing an opportunity to get Anna's new Ebook for free today at Amazon on the subject of homesteading in a mobile home otherwise known as a trailer. New Skid Grapples, Skid-Mounted Stump Grinder Available from Land Pride 12/28/2012 8:52:16 AM Land Pride is proud to announce four new skid Grapples in 12 different sizes as well as a skid-mounted Stump Grinder. These completely new attachments feature the same quality and durability that you've come to expect from Land Pride. The Lazy Farmer 12/27/2012 8:46:16 AM I don't know why, but somehow I think of myself as a lazy farmer. Perhaps it's because I know that I'm not a real farmer. Sure, we ate out of the garden all summer and I sold our excess produce at the farmer's market, but gardening is hardly farming. Our Little House 12/26/2012 1:12:28 PM The thrill continues living in our handmade house. Ode to a Hand Saw 12/12/2012 5:42:36 PM Ode to our hand saw...why we choose to live without power, and what we've accomplished by hand. The Bull Quandary: Are you up to the challenge of keeping a bull? 12/6/2012 10:32:25 AM Is there a more heartwarming and majestic sight than gorgeous old-fashioned cows in a peaceful grassy meadow, calves scampering by their sides? Awesome. But have you given much considered thought to exactly how those calves will come to be? Fruit for the Future 11/28/2012 4:12:09 PM Looking ahead to spring, we're using these long days to plan a rootstock order of perennial trees, shrubs, and herbs. Thinking the Way Animals Do 11/28/2012 2:30:00 PM A horse trainer once said to me, 'Animals don't think, they just make associations.' I responded to that by saying, 'If making associations is not thinking, then I would have to conclude that I do not think.' Featherlite Trailers' Website Passes 1 Million Visitor Mark 11/21/2012 9:18:34 AM Featherlite Trailers' official website recorded its one millionth visitor in October, according to data from Google Analytics. This is the first time the site has eclipsed the one-million-visitor mark in a calendar year. Hatch Your Own Chicks! 11/19/2012 4:05:28 PM Nobody can resist fluffy baby chicks, so what would be better than hatching your own? Let us put your mind at rest and make your first time incubating an enjoyable experience you will want to repeat. Putting in Windows 11/14/2012 4:19:07 PM again, rushing to beat the weather as we close in our finishing our hand-built cabin Protecting Fig Trees from Cold and Best Wood Chopping Tool 11/7/2012 9:19:22 AM Protecting the fig tree for the winter felt like putting it to bed for a long sleep. Chopping wood with the Chopper 1 is a thing of joy and beauty and that's no joke. Do it yourself corn bin helped our neighbor keep the racoons out. Homesteading Month Brings Country Skills Workshop to Today's Abundant Living 11/5/2012 10:35:00 AM Jim and Holly Smith, founders of Today's Abundant Living, sent us this great review of a Homesteading Education Month open house and country skills workshop they hosted at their Michigan homestead. Math in the Hen House 10/31/2012 4:21:37 PM Why do we believe that math must be done one workbook page at a time, at the kitchen table? Anyone who's ever kept chickens can tell you all the math that can be found in the hen house. Adirondack Rural Skills Festival: Shining Example of Homesteading Month Event 10/25/2012 3:24:00 PM An article from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise covering an International Homestead Education Month event that took place at Paul Smith's College on September 29, 2012. Sorghum Revival: From Family Tradition to Family Business 10/16/2012 12:34:00 PM Susan Abernethy shares this story of helping her husband turn a longstanding tradition of family sorghum harvesting into a small business. Since their marriage in 2004, Susan has enjoyed unraveling the stories of her husband's sorghum legacy and has inherited a powerful adoration for the hard work it takes to yield the sweet crop. An Aquaponics Greenhouse Makes a Splash for Homesteading Education Month 10/11/2012 4:33:21 PM Andre Armantrout sent us this wonderful update from a Homesteading Education Month event featuring aquaculture at Snowy Pine Ridge, outside Spokane, Wash. Teaching Homesteading--in a Nutshell 10/10/2012 11:55:53 AM Growing Local Food is a new book that encompasses all the needed basics to grow plants, keep heritage breed animals and bees. The author is a homesteader and physician who gives the readers the basic information to grow or find nutritious, local food Homesteading Month Features Garden Therapy at In a Good Way Farm 10/10/2012 11:16:00 AM Teddi Irwin sent us this great update on a Homesteading Education Month event held at IN A GOOD WAY, a training farm established to use therapeutic methods of farming to improve the lives of Native American men. Bobolinks 10/10/2012 8:42:44 AM I grew up with bobolinks. All my life they have nested on our farm, but the bobolinks are in serious trouble, especially in the Northeast, largely on account of changes in agricultural practices. Homesteading Month Brings Cold Weather Gardening to Washington's Rural Living Today 10/4/2012 12:11:00 PM Rural Living Today founder and advocate, Marie James, told us about a Homesteading Education Month event she and her family hosted in Northeast Washington to teach gardeners how to grow vegetables in cold weather. Homesteading Month Supports Canadian Farming 10/1/2012 9:58:00 AM Writer and Canadian farming enthusiast, Joseph Graham sent this review of the event that he and his wife hosted for Homesteading Education Month. Homesteading Month at the Kerr-Cole Sustainable Living Center: Solar Power From the Arizona Sunshine 9/28/2012 10:42:00 AM Kerr-Cole Sustainable Living Center in Taylor, Arizona celebrates national homesteading month with a display of solar ingenuity. DIY Solar Installation 9/17/2012 2:54:21 PM Solar expert Joe Utasi hopes to have his home solar panel installation complete and running, and will have lots of pictures to show and discuss by the time the Seven Springs Fair arrives. Homesteading Education Month Success: Sustainability Fair 9/17/2012 12:44:57 PM We received another great review of a successful Homesteading Education Month event. Read about a well-received sustainability fair in South Dakota. Basil Harvest 9/15/2012 8:57:03 AM Preserving an abundant basil harvest for the coming winter. Homesteading Education Month Successes: A Permaculture Gathering and Homesteading Conference 9/7/2012 2:26:00 PM International Homesteading Month is off to a running start! Here are two stories of events that are truly promoting education to foster more self-reliant communities. Voyages in Food Security 9/6/2012 8:40:53 AM My boyfriend and I traveled from Orlando, FL with the expectation that we were going to encounter a life-changing experience. It was well worth it. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Solar Food Drying 2012 9/4/2012 10:04:17 AM Solar drying experiences in 2012, including tomato varieties Principe Borghese and Long Tom. Community Food events 8/30/2012 6:02:22 AM Community food events are an outstanding way to share the abundance of our harvest and strengthen local community ties. Life on Desert Canyon Farm 8/29/2012 4:07:08 PM We do a lot of things on our farm, but the primary way we earn a livelihood is selling wholesale potted herbs and heritage food plants to garden centers throughout Colorado and northern New Mexico. Too Much Sustainability Isn't Sustainable 8/25/2012 10:14:00 AM Steve explains how our pursuit of environmental sustainability can also drive us crazy if it's not put in the correct philosophical context. Garden Washing Station 8/21/2012 11:55:53 AM Set up a washing station in your garden. Rinse your veggies there, saving the water for the garden and keeping your kitchen clean. Chicken Tractors 8/16/2012 1:39:47 PM Use of a mobile chicken tractors allows us to keep the birds on fresh ground and stay on top of the weeds. Apprentices on the Homestead 8/14/2012 2:50:55 PM Many a homesteader and farmer can use help, and many a young person wants to learn homesteading skills. Having apprentices is an important means to assure a continuation of farms and farming,as well as teaching youth essential survival skills. Losing the Plot, and Getting the Flock out of There 8/14/2012 4:56:48 AM Leaving the rental home we had lived in for three years in Carmel Indiana, to move back to Kangaroo Valley, Australia has meant more than losing the plot and getting the flock out of there! Drought is Not Our Friend 8/9/2012 1:02:24 PM When it's too hot outside, the work moves inside, and is still REALLY HOT. Saving Energy Canning Tomatoes 8/7/2012 10:15:39 AM Learn how to use less energy canning tomato products. September Ahoy! 8/3/2012 3:58:20 PM Looking ahead to September, it gives us all an opportunity to expand our horizons with furthering our knowledge and skill sets, baking and otherwise. NH Permaculture Gathering 8/2/2012 9:07:08 AM The NH Permaculture Gathering is just a couple weeks away! Sunflower Cover Crop 8/1/2012 1:59:04 PM Sensor Plug update along with a report on Sunflowers being used as a cover crop and when to properly harvest onions. The Values That Heal 7/27/2012 2:54:01 PM Even we homesteaders must decide how we interact with our animals and the environment. When we follow Nature's rules by developing old-time virtues, our lives are enriched with connection to everything around us. How to Prep for Pet and Livestock Emergencies - The Basics 7/21/2012 2:02:00 PM The time to prepare for livestock or pet emergencies is not when they fall ill, but before. Here are some basics so you and your critters are covered. Using A Piteba Oil Press 7/10/2012 12:02:38 PM Learn about using the Piteba to press your own homegrown oil. Australia to Texas and Starting to Build the Homestead - But What to Build? 7/10/2012 12:14:51 AM A key choice was what type of house to build. We aren't in Texas more than a few weeks a year until we make our final move back. We wanted a structure we could enclose to protect the interior from the elements and yet build in stages as time and money allow. Summer Weeding 7/5/2012 6:44:11 AM Weeding in the summer is all about species maintenance How to Pick the Right Chicken Coop 6/22/2012 11:03:00 PM How do you find the best chicken coop design for your new flock? We'll help you walk through the evaluation process AND get a free analysis spreadsheet to help you decide. A Barn Raising: "Brush Fires" 6/21/2012 1:18:40 PM Until we built a barn of our own and experienced the kindness of neighbors firsthand, I would have thought the notion of a barn raising to be a quaint relic of the past. Hay Day 6/21/2012 6:11:04 AM The accumulation and storage of hay is an essential summer task. Australia to Texas: Beekeeping - Part II 6/20/2012 9:43:48 PM As part of my education on how to be more self-sufficient when we make our move back to Texas, I've been taking classes while here in Australia. One of the more enjoyable classes was in beekeeping. This is our class practical exercise. Australia to Texas: Beekeeping - Part I 6/19/2012 7:45:00 PM Keeping bees is something I've wanted to do on our new homestead. But would I like it? Taking a class is a good way to find out. Reinventing a Homesteading Vision 6/12/2012 8:40:13 PM My vision of the Texas homestead, complete with family and doting grandchildren nearby took a hit this year when my daughter and husband split and my daughter moved to Austin. Could I reinvent the vision? Or would this issue derail our plans? What Puts The Happy In Happy Homesteader? 5/20/2012 4:18:26 PM Comparison between old ways and new technology. Getting Started With an Organic Garden 5/15/2012 9:25:34 AM Experiences getting started gardening in the 1970's and suggestions for beginning your own projects in 2012. Sorghum Revival: 5 Reasons to Plant Sorghum This Year 5/6/2012 3:46:22 PM Growing sorghum is the first step to making sweet sorghum syrup, but are there other reasons for growing a crop of sorghum? In Praise of Livestock Panels 4/17/2012 9:52:45 AM Using 16-foot livestock panels in many ways on your homestead. Spring Pruning 4/16/2012 1:26:20 PM Pruning perennials is essential for plant health and vigorous production. The Cabin Dream 4/5/2012 4:08:20 PM Young homesteader Robert Maxwell explores his discoveries as he moves toward self-sufficiency and homesteading. You Know You're a Modern Homesteader When... 4/5/2012 11:48:32 AM If you've been on this rural living or modern homesteading journey for decades, or just starting out, how do you know when you've arrived? Homegrown Fridays 2012 3/30/2012 12:26:07 AM Eating only homegrown foods on the Fridays in Lent. Blood Orange Marmalade 3/28/2012 12:36:56 AM The history of the Blood Orange and How to make Blood Orange Marmalade. You Take the Good, You Take the Bad, You Take... 3/20/2012 9:45:11 AM There are good sides and bad sides to every storey, this is no exception. No one said homesteading would be easy! Hazelnuts (Filberts) In My Garden 3/20/2012 8:52:52 AM Growing and harvesting hazelnuts (filberts) in your garden. The Homestead Act Turns 150! 3/16/2012 1:56:52 PM The Homestead Act of 1862 celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The Homestead National Monument is hosting several activities to recognize this historical event that resulted in millions of self-sufficient homesteaders receiving free land. Learn more and participate! On Growing All Your Own Food 3/6/2012 10:51:34 AM Thoughts on growing all your own food. How much space is required and other things to consider. Yogurt-Making & Bread-Baking 2/29/2012 5:55:12 AM Homestead skills of yogurt-making and bread-baking increase your independence from grocery store aisles and international food conglomerates. Working My Way Down the Corporate Ladder 2/28/2012 8:10:35 AM Cam has a (temporary) job outside of the house and he has gained a new appreciation for being self-employed. Homegirl Homesteading 2/24/2012 7:02:08 PM The how's and why's we homestead Soap Making for the Beginner, Part I 2/23/2012 9:09:56 PM Part I of a two-part tutorial on how to make soap for the absolute beginner. Readers will assemble materials and prepare the mold this week in anticipation of combining the ingredients to make a batch of cold-process soap. Sorghum Revival: Making Better Sorghum Syrup 2/22/2012 1:53:21 AM I recently spent the weekend in Tennessee to attend the NSSPPA Conference and yearly meeting to meet other sorghum makers and learn more about the process. I came away with new techniques, different seed varieties and a feeling of camaraderie with the other producers. Alternative Currency 2/16/2012 12:52:20 PM Building a vibrant local community through local economics and rural culture. Happiness Is Making Your Own Laundry Detergent 2/8/2012 8:40:46 PM Homemade laundry detergent to save money and the environment. Sauerkraut 2/2/2012 7:20:30 PM Sauerkraut is an effective and delicious way to store cabbage and add something "fresh" to the winter months 30 Minute Mozzarella 2/1/2012 6:15:51 PM You can easily make homemade mozzarella in 30 minutes or less! Have You Heard? Country Living Ain't So Quiet After All 1/28/2012 2:55:11 PM If you're pondering a move to the country and think your life will suddenly get blissfully silent, think again. Sorghum Revival: You Can Do This! 1/25/2012 1:07:48 AM There is a coming resurgence of the appreciation of the hearty homespun sorghum syrup. Something is special about being part of making this "home-made" sugar that speaks to the self-reliant nature inside all of us. You can be part of the Sorghum Revival! Why I'm Going Back to the Farm 1/9/2012 4:34:24 PM Robert White is remaking himself as a farmer, and will return to his family's land to start a market garden. Here's why. Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places 1/4/2012 12:37:31 PM When one of her goats starts looking for love for the first time, and hollering her little head off, Angela has to do some quick thinking to keep her precious pets from becoming that night's dinner! Making A Difference: Discovery Of The Magic Bullet 12/29/2011 1:00:28 PM Has the "magic" energy solution been discovered? Truck Love 12/9/2011 10:52:33 PM The importance of a good pickup truck for the modern homesteader. Homesteading is a Messy Game 12/9/2011 10:38:23 AM Cam describes how the seasons progress through one messy task after another at Sunflower Farm. Modern Homesteading - Reality Check 11/17/2011 3:17:38 PM I love rural life and modern homesteading, but there are days when the comfort of a city condo would be welcome indeed. And honestly? A relief. Wanted: Homesteaders of the Year Nominations 11/15/2011 9:38:05 AM Do you know any modern homesteaders living a self-sufficient lifestyle? We want to know about them! Nominate a family, someone you know or even yourself to become one of our Homesteaders of the Year in 2012. How to Pick a Chicken Breed 10/27/2011 10:23:07 AM Did attending the Fair make you want to go out back and start building a chicken coop? If you've gotten far enough in your chicken-keeping research to look at specific breeds, look no further than the Mother Earth News Pickin' Chicken app. Living Offgrid Affordably: Breaking More Than Ground 10/25/2011 2:27:04 PM We finally build somthing! The Great Goat Rebellion 10/24/2011 12:08:10 PM Even dairy goats can have self-esteem issues... Living Offgrid Affordably Paying For It All 10/11/2011 12:35:24 PM We look for materials bargains while devising a way to pay for it all. The Goat Whisperer(2) 10/10/2011 12:29:58 PM Learn from the trials and tribulations of a beginning dairy goat owner. The Goat Whisperer 10/5/2011 12:42:19 PM Learn from the trials and tribulations of a beginning dairy goat owner! Backyard Homesteading Memories: Buttermilk Biscuits and Fig Preserves 9/27/2011 11:30:36 AM Anna remembers her grandmother's tasty buttermilk biscuits with fig preserves and her mother's stories of growing up on a small, in-town homestead in the 60s. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Anne Hallowell, Llama Lover 9/19/2011 9:19:41 AM Veterinarian Anne Hallowell will present a workshop on hiking and packing with llamas at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustianability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Pat Foreman, Chicken Advocate 9/15/2011 3:16:12 PM Pat Foreman of Good Earth Publications will present three workshops on chickens at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Getting My Goats 9/13/2011 10:23:42 AM One woman's journey from life in urban America to a small town in Austria, then back to a suburban homestead in Dallas on which she tries her hand at keeping dairy goats. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Kenneth Rust, Pond Management Expert 9/12/2011 3:36:11 PM Kenneth Rust of Kasco Marine will present a workshop on practical pond management at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Harvey Ussery, Chicken Farmer 9/12/2011 11:44:49 AM Harvey Ussery of The Modern Homestead will present three workshops on raising and gardening with chickens at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. On a Farm in Rural Illinois 9/12/2011 11:40:43 AM Carolyn's story of living on a farm in rural Illinois shows that one can truly live off the land by having a huge garden, collecting wild morel mushrooms, and making homemade cottage cheese from the milk of the family cow. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Jackie Cleary Dietrich, Small-Scale Farmer and Diane Ott Whealy, Seed Saver 9/9/2011 3:49:14 PM Diane Ott Whealy of Seed Savers Exchange and Jackie Cleary Dietrich of Auburn Meadow Farm will present workshops on gardening and farming at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, Sept. 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. A New England Homestead 9/2/2011 3:05:29 PM Growing up on a New England homestead, a woman imparts heartfelt lessons about making do with what you have and cherishing those memories. Dust Bowl Days in Oklahoma 8/26/2011 11:14:15 AM A woman shares her experiences during the Dust Bowl days in Oklahoma of how she ate poke greens, learned to live without electricity and other homesteading memories. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Robin Bedford, Soapmaker 8/23/2011 2:43:43 PM Robin Bedford of Possum Hollow Farm Soap will present a workshop on soap making at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Alison Martin, Cattle Specialist 8/16/2011 2:46:46 PM Alison Martin of the American Livestock Breeds Association will present a workshop on heritage breed cattle at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Beautiful, Rustic Dog Fence 8/10/2011 8:02:57 AM This rustic, resourcefully sustainable dog fence fits right into the landscape. Before you install a fence, look around your place first to see what's already available. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Jeannette Beranger, Heritage Farm Animal Expert 8/8/2011 8:45:25 AM Jeannette Beranger of the American Livestock Breeds Association will present two workshops on heritage breed pigs and chickens at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Australia to Texas - Drilling the Well 8/7/2011 11:06:26 PM One of the first steps to building our homestead in Texas was to get water and electricity on the property so we had the basics from which we could build. This blog discusses how we implemented the first phase of our utilities. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Deborah Niemann, Home Dairy and Homegrown Food Enthusiast 8/3/2011 8:41:27 AM Deborah Niemann of Antiquity Oaks will present two workshops on traditional home dairies and homegrown food at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, September 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. Seven Springs Speaker Spotlight: Heather Houlahan, Farm Dog Trainer 7/29/2011 3:28:10 PM Heather Houlahan of Brandywine Farm will present a workshop on choosing and training farm dogs at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, Sept. 24-25, 2011 in Seven Springs, Pa. A Home in the City, a Homestead for Life 7/27/2011 5:06:25 PM Julie Lavigne relates her grandparent's home in the city, a modern homestead for their time, and proves you can live a self-sufficient lifestyle in an urban setting. Be Bear Aware: 10 Tips for Black Bear Safety on Your Rural Property 7/11/2011 2:01:53 PM Black bears and rural living go hand in hand in many parts of North America. So how do you keep bear/human conflicts to a minimum? A Journey to Sustainable Living and a Self-Reliant Lifestyle 7/6/2011 10:05:53 AM Luke Dinan, a young man from Toronto, Ontario, is forging his way towards sustainable living and a self-reliant lifestyle; a path we can appreciate, strive for and maybe contribute to. STIHL Wood Boss Chain Saw 6/28/2011 10:10:45 AM Built tough for storm cleanup, tree felling, and firewood cutting, the MS 271 STIHL WOOD BOSS chain saw is designed with improved ergonomics and equipped with a low-emission, fuel-efficient engine. Quiet Walks and Sound Advice From Mamaw 6/27/2011 3:47:28 PM Camille Wright passes on wisdom from her "Mamaw," conjuring up images of fresh clothes on the clothesline, a root cellar lined with jams and jellies, and quiet walks. Rural North Florida Efficiency 6/27/2011 3:11:00 PM Growing up in rural north Florida, Elizabeth Hollingsworth shares her family's self-sufficiency experiences, from storing redskin potatoes to making jam; drives in the country to extended-family potlucks. A Modern Homesteader's Shame 6/26/2011 1:27:36 PM How can someone who claims to be a 'modern homesteader' not have planted her garden by the end of June, you ask? Well, let me tell you... Girl Out of Water - Farm Friends 6/25/2011 5:02:17 PM Finding friends out in the country can be challenging. Australia to Texas - Learning Cheesemaking Skills 6/24/2011 12:27:34 AM In order to build skills for our move from Australia to Texas, we have been taking various classes and workshops. Recently, we took a weekend workshop at an excellent cheese factory close to where we live on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne. Australia to Texas - The Land 6/16/2011 9:35:13 PM Our process of buying the land for our homestead had little to do with logic and a lot to do with emotion. For me, it was a chance to return to the plains where I grew up and be close to family. New Energy-Efficient 'Form-Fitting' Windows 6/14/2011 4:57:10 PM Custom Curve is the first glass window system with a structurally engineered framework that follows the curved wall of the yurt. Australia to Texas - The First Step 6/13/2011 2:35:10 AM Jim and Julie are starting their homestead in Texas while still living in Australia. Managing the project by remote control is the challenge, and they are learning as they go. This is an adventure of faith and confidence. Puyallup Speaker Spotlights: Tom Watson, Recycling Expert and Carol Ekarius, Animal Agriculturalist 6/1/2011 1:35:22 PM Tom Watson of King County Recycling and Environmental Services and Carol Ekarius of Storey Publishing will present workshops on recycling and animal agriculture at the Mother Earth News Fair, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Girl Out of Water - A Country Potty 5/30/2011 6:19:16 PM Dealing with potties out in the country. Puyallup Speaker Spotlights: James Zitting, Beekeeper and Terry Phelan, Straw Bale Builder 5/27/2011 1:44:03 PM James Zitting of Bee Landing and Terry Phelan of Living Shelter Design Architects will present workshops on beekeeping and straw bale building at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Puyallup Speaker Spotlights: Kathy Bennett, Shepherd and Scott Bergford, Green Home Builder 5/27/2011 10:29:32 AM Kathy Bennett and Scott Bergford will present workshops on raising sheep and keeping your green home safe at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Puyallup Speaker Spotlight: Erin McIntosh, Herbalist and Victoria Miller, Turkey Specialist 5/26/2011 3:26:17 PM Erin McIntosh of Mountain Rose Herbs and Victoria Miller of Canyon Creek Farms will present workshops on calming herbs and how to keep turkeys at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Girl out of Water - Country Directions 5/24/2011 2:35:10 PM Trying to follow directions out in the country can be challenging! Growing Potatoes in Containers 5/23/2011 11:09:18 PM Growing potatoes in containers allows you to increase your yield in a small amount of space. Prepping for Minor Emergencies 5/23/2011 7:36:32 PM Prepping for major emergencies - earthquakes, floods, tornadoes - is important, but so is emergency planning for less dramatic events. Find out what you can do to reduce the potential for stress. Puyallup Speaker Spotlight: Jessica Kellner, Handbuilt Home Expert and Michael Vicha, Cheesemaker 5/23/2011 3:39:00 PM Jessica Kellner will present a workshop on handbuilt homes and Michael Vicha will present workshops on cheesemaking at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Puyallup Speaker Spotlight: Alisa Shorey, Beekeeper and Jack McCornack, Super-Efficient Car Builder 5/19/2011 1:51:20 PM Alisa Shorey will present a workshop on beekeeping and Jack McCornack will present a workshop on 100-mpg cars at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Pack Rats - Mountain Living Reality 5/18/2011 6:30:39 PM Pack Rats, cute, tricky and destructive Don't Put Off Until Tomorrow 5/15/2011 10:08:48 AM Sometimes you have your plans changed for you, so don't put off tomorrow what can be done today. Wit and Wisdom From Our Elders Needed 5/11/2011 4:12:50 PM We are collecting Wit and Wisdom From Our Elders: tips and stories of how people took care of their homesteads in the past. Share your stories! Puyallup Speaker Spotlight: Robyn Griggs Lawrence, Wabi-Sabi Expert 5/11/2011 3:09:09 PM Robyn Griggs Lawrence of Ogden Publications will present workshops on green cleaning and wabi-sabi at the Mother Earth News Fair, an annual sustainability festival, June 4-5, 2011 in Puyallup, Wash. Backyard urban beekeeping 5/11/2011 12:06:32 AM Deciding on urban beekeeping may just mean hosting a hive - some of the honey and none of the work! 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Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 683 Calories from Fat 104
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g18.6%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g29.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 21.5 mg7.2%
Sodium 3211.3 mg133.8%
Total Carbohydrates 121 g40.5%
Dietary Fiber 45.6 g182.4%
Sugars 48.2 g
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Vitamin A 109.2% Vitamin C 932.5%
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While reactions, updates and further questions continue to come in from the weekend's shocking murders in Crandon, a nationally-watched trial is just starting to roll in Milwaukee's courthouse and a couple of the more unusual incidents of the neighborhood-eccentric variety in recent memory have turned up in court.
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- With a further narrative coming together about the Sunday slayings by an off-duty lawman in a small north-Wisconsin town, a couple further questions have emerged that we'll be tracking: How did 20-year-old Tyler Peterson pass screenings to become a full-fledged sheriff's deputy and part-time cop? And what took cops so long to show up after the 911 calls from the friend's house where he went after the killings?
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After a beautiful weekend full of blue skies and warmer temperatures the weather decided to change. The forecast called for rain today with temperature between 38 and 45 degrees. The temperature at the summit of Madonna was 25 degrees this afternoon at 2:00 pm. The colder temperatures turned the rain into freezing rain on the top half the upper mountains. I hope the colder temperatures will turn the freezing rain into snow earlier than predicted. The forecast for tonight is calling for snow developing around midnight with up to 3 inches of new snow on top by tomorrow morning. Snow is in the forecast for tomorrow morning also with another 1 to 2 inches of accumulation possible with temperatures between 19 and 32 degrees. For Tuesday weather permitting we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating and 34 trails open. 30 trails will be groomed for Tuesday that's 147 acres.
Easter Sunrise Service and more spring conditions
The sunrise service was fantastic this morning with clear skies, no wind, and mild temperatures. We had a great turn out with 264 people attending. It was just so pretty with the moon over Mount Mansfield. The sun worked its magic and there was corn snow everywhere. Spring fever is here and it is contagious! I had so much fun today with my son Hugh B, daughter Hayleigh, my wife Harley, and good friends Lindsey, Kiri, and Nancy. We did an on mountain Easter Egg Hunt. The kids kept finding plastic colored eggs filled with candy on the side of the trail.
For Monday we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift and 35 trails open. 27 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that's 138 acres. The forecast for tomorrow is rain with temperatures between 38 and 45 degrees. The rain is supposed to turn to snow on Monday night and we could see up to 5 inches of accumulation on top by Tuesday night.
New snow makes for happy skiers and riders.
This is Harley Johnson filling in for Hugh Johnson. Today was another amazing day on the mountain. We received 5 inches of new snow last night. All three of my sisters were at the mountain today with family and friends. It was so much fun to ski with everyone. Hayleigh didn't want to ski with us today though. She chose snowboarding with Allison at Snowboard camp instead.
Hugh B and I got to race in the locals race with Hannah and family cheering us on. Hugh did a great job in his first race. Then we were off to ski the new snow. We found many pockets of great powder all over the mountain.
I love the ice flow on Thomke's. It is always a great spot for a group photo. We were on the mountain until 4 pm. We are looking forward to another fun day tomorrow.
Night time family Fun!
Tonight we decided to go have some evening fun. We went tubing on Sir Henry's Tubing Hill. We did several runs. The conditions were perfect and it had already started to snow. I highly recommend the spinning penguin. As we were riding the wonder carpet to the top of the hill we noticed the mini snowmobiles were out. There were a lot of kids having a blast driving their own snowmobiles.
Sign of Snow
Rockin' Ron for Hugh. Yes, there is snow on our mountains! A lot of it is machine made snow, but we also have some natural snow. Driving around the Vermont countryside or hanging out in Burlington – the largest town in the state – you'd be forgiven if you thought we were fibbing about our snow coverage. So, here is a sign in the snow to show a sign of snow.
Nice turns
The weather was warm and the snow was soft. I had a great time playing on the corn covered moguls on Smugglers' Alley. I also took a few cruiser runs on Upper Rumrunner to Treasure Run. The forecast is calling for colder temperatures this weekend. We could see temperatures between 4 and 18 degrees for Sunday night into Monday. Our snowmakers will be taking full advantage of these great snowmaking temperatures. The forecast for Tuesday night is snow developing with light snow into Wednesday.
Snowmaking and a little natural snow too
The temperature was colder than predicted last night and our snowmakers took advantage. We made snow on Upper Rumrunner, Lower Rumrunner, and Smugglers' Alley last night. We were able to make snow on Smugglers' Alley all day today. We will continue making snow tonight as long as temperatures allow. We also received an inch of natural snow last night.
Tomorrow we plan to have 2 lifts operating and 8 trails open. 7 out of the 8 open trails will be groomed for tomorrow, that's 28 acres of freshly groomed terrain. The Birch Run Terrain Park is open with 6 features, including 2 fun boxes and 4 rails.
3 to 5 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours.
I woke up this morning and looked out the window hoping for new snow. The cars were just wet, but it looked like it was trying to snow. I turned my computer on to check out the webcam at the Base Lodge. It was nice to see that everything was covered with new snow and it was still snowing hard. My first run of the day was Smugglers' Alley and I was finding some nice small drifts in between the bumps. We plan to open more terrain by this weekend.
1 to 2 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours
I was driving up the mountain road this morning and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it snowed last night. The closer I got to Smuggs the deeper the snow got. The new snow is pretty dense, so it skied like we got more than a couple inches. The snow was creamy and fun to play in. Pictured here is Timmy playing in the new snow on Chute. It was pretty windy today so it's a good thing that the new snow is heavy and won't blow away. Tomorrow's forecast is calling for snow, flurries, and a chance of some mix at the base an inch of accumulation possible with temperatures between 28 and 40 degrees. Our trails have some amazing coverage and I ready for some spring skiing. Sunday's forecast is calling for a high of 50 degrees with increasing sunshine through out the day. Tomorrow weather permitting we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 70 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 25 trails will be groomed for that's 150 acres of freshly groomed terrain. This weekend we have 2015 Backcountry Basecamp. Join the editors of Backcountry Magazine for a resort-based showcase of all things Backcountry. They will be set up by the Smugglers' Notch Ski and Snowboard Club building.
New snow and the World Famous Cookie Race
We received 3 to 4 inches of new snow last night and 18 inches in the past 6 days. My first run of the day was Upper FIS and skier's right was groomed last night. I like having the moguls on skier's left and the groomed terrain on skier's right. The new snow was lighter on top of the mountain and the wind moved it around a little. I had fun looking for different drifts to play in. Pictured on the left is Ski Patrol Director Dave Sills on Upper FIS. This afternoon I headed down to Sir Henry's Learning and Fun Park to catch the Cookie Race. In the photo on the right snowboarder Emma makes it across a funbox as Snow Sport University Instructor Allison celebrates in the background. It's always so much fun watching the young skiers and riders showing off their new learned skills. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 5 lifts operating including the Madonna I Lift. We have 70 out of 78 trails open with terrain open for all ability levels.


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Just wondering how my Astra is going to run on the base map supplied with the Emerald?
The base map is for a standard 20XE that Dave Walker had mapped recently. My general concerne (sp?) is pinking as the knock sensor is being done away with. I do have along journey to make on Sunday so just wondering if all will be well
I know Animal is going to say "Shut up you lemon, it will all be ok!" and that 0ddball is running on a near enough base map and his Astra flies , but this is just a general query.