Where do recycled clothes go?

When our clothes are threadbare and no longer spark joy, it may be time to clear them from your closet.…

January 28, 2019 3:20 pm

Candle making tips for beginners

Wax, wicks, what could be complicated? A lot actually — there's a science to it. These candle making tips will…

January 28, 2019 1:56 pm

Are eco-friendly electric tractors the machines of farming future?

A future farmer checks out an electric powered farm tractor during a demonstration at the University of Oregon. |Lynn Kethum…

January 25, 2019 12:09 pm

6 farm apprenticeships available for 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre If you’ve ever dreamed of homesteading but don’t know how to get started, farm apprenticeships are…

January 24, 2019 11:48 am

Four tips to help you start a successful community garden

Photo by Gabor Degre Starting a community garden can be a terrific way to grow vegetables and help people in…

January 23, 2019 3:43 pm

Harold Thornbro thinks you should start homesteading now

When Harold Thornbro was undergoing treatment for colon cancer, he was inspired to completely change his life. Homesteading, for him,…

January 23, 2019 3:00 pm

Guinea fowl might be a good addition to your homestead

A chicken-sized bird originating from Africa, the guinea fowl is prized by many farmers and homesteaders throughout the United States…

January 22, 2019 12:50 pm

Lee Traister of Lady Lee’s Home was drawn to the homestead life

Lee Traister’s life took her in many directions before she landed on her homestead in North Carolina. Traister, whose full…

January 21, 2019 10:03 am

9 ways to green your kitchen

Your kitchen may be clean, but is it green? If you are looking to green your lifestyle habits, your kitchen…

January 18, 2019 3:00 pm

Why you might want heritage breeds for your homestead

Highland cattle |Photo courtesy of the Livestock Conservancy If you were to visit a large commercial farm, you might leave…

January 18, 2019 12:10 pm

These 5 reusable products will help you reduce waste

We live in a disposable culture. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American throws out 4.4 pounds…

January 17, 2019 2:00 pm

Teri Page of Homestead Honey can teach you to be radical

Teri Page always loved to teach people how to get better in touch with the world around them. For years,…

January 16, 2019 2:30 pm