While we learned plenty of what to do differently in 2025, there are a few things we did better compared to the year before.

If you weren’t able to get everything in before the first freeze, don’t give up right away.

Spots and blemishes are by no means a reason to toss an apple straight to the compost bin.

Physical books can be truly invaluable.

We have good water here, but plants prefer the untreated stuff.

When we decided to invest in an electric pressure canner, I spent months looking at what our options were and reviews

Stephen and Sara Ballantine took a few hours out of their day recently to share the story of Stephen’s childhood with me.

Why are so many of us opting for a homestead kind of lifestyle? I don’t think it’s a fad. We spent enough time removed from the treadmill to