Today I strapped on my snowshoes and headed into the forest to search for fallen trees. We need to harvest firewood soon. There’s…
When you buy a homestead, perhaps the most important factor to evaluate is the suitability of the land for your purposes. The house…
One of the big questions we get asked often about homesteading is: What is life really like on your homestead? What Life on…
These cabinets were a labour of love: hand crafted, good old fashioned mortise and tenon joints, locally sourced & milled lumber, custom hand…
Homestead life is certainly at its busiest in the spring. We’ve got fresh ideas, renewed energy and a list that goes on for…
In a former life, I spent a lot of time in spreadsheets. And not just any spreadsheets. I had the opportunity to work…
November has arrived and for our homestead this means it’s time to pull out the mitts and toques, finish up outside work and…
A warm breeze blows as the orange glow of evening sky sets in. After a stifling hot day the cool air is well…
My chickens are sort of wild and untamed. I am an affectionate person, but I don’t cuddle them, or handle them outside of…
For a gardener, dreaming about and planning your spring garden is one of the best parts of winter. We all know the early…