11 Ground Beef Recipes You’re Going to Love
Ground beef is truly the pinch hitter for your weekday dinners. It is inexpensive, easy to prepare, and it is extremely versatile. A pound or so of ground beef in your freezer opens up a […]
Articles by Tom Harkins
14 High Tech Tools and Tricks for Modern Homesteaders
Do high tech and homesteading go hand in hand? Absolutely! When people think of homesteaders, they often envision people eschewing all modern conveniences, and living like they’re in the 19th Century. However, while simplifying your […]
20 Root Vegetables to Grow Instead of Grains
It’s time to give root vegetables a shot this season! In a few more weeks, we’ll all be gardening in earnest. Many gardeners already have started their seeds indoors, and are prepping their garden beds […]
Blueberry Jam Step by Step
Are you ready to make some blueberry jam? If you’re a homesteader, finding a way to preserve delicious easy-to-grow fruits like blueberries should be a top goal this year. Making jam is easy, inexpensive, and […]
How to Pickle Garlic Step by Step
Garlic is a superstar in your garden, and pickled garlic is one of the best ways to enjoy this tasty vegetable. More and more people are growing garlic on their homesteads. It’s also easy to […]
The Top Canning Supplies You Need
Are you ready to start canning? Canning is a great way to preserve the foods you harvest, forage, hunt, or buy. Once you learn how to can, you will be able to keep your pantry […]
18 Things You Should Stop Buying and Start Making
If you can make it yourself, you probably should. Most people become homesteaders because they want to live a more deliberate, self-reliant life. One of the best ways to become more independent – financially, and […]
What Rural Living is Really Like
So, you’re tired of the hustle and bustle and high prices of city living, and considering a move to the country. Maybe you plan on planting a large garden, buying some livestock, and raising your […]
Cranberry Walnut Conserve Step by Step
Cranberry walnut conserve is easy to make at home and preserve for use over the next year. It is also impossible to find in stores. And as a homesteader, you’re all about making as many […]
If You’re Over 40, Homesteading is Perfect for You!
If you are middle-aged and find everything in your life intolerable – your job, your home, your social life – you are not alone. A recent study indicated that people aged 40-59 years old are […]
Homemade Salsa, Step by Step
It’s time to make some delicious salsa! If you’re a homesteader, you pride yourself on a full pantry. Every homesteader wants to keep a wide variety of preserved foods on hand, and enjoy the bounty […]
Crunchy Dill Pickles Step by Step
If you’re a homesteader and preserve foods, sooner or later you’re going to make pickles. When starting out with preserving foods, pickled cucumbers are often one of the first vegetables that people decide to can. […]
How to Make Dandelion Wine, Step by Step
All homesteaders should learn how to make and enjoy dandelion wine. Dandelion wine is hard to find, unless you make it yourself. Fortunately, it is very simple to brew at home. No matter how big […]
16 Homesteading Lessons I Wish I Knew When I Started Out
As we prepare for the third spring on our humble New England homestead, a mighty February rainstorm is turning our yard into a muddy mess. Maple sap is boiling on the wood stove; it will […]
Dealing with Job Loss on the Homestead
When you’re starting out as a homesteader, time and money are your most critical resources. So what happens if you lose your job, or have your work hours cut significantly? Dealing with job loss on […]
Dilled Carrots Step by Step
If you’re a homesteader looking to fill up your pantry with preserved foods, dilled carrots are one of your best bets! These pickles taste delicious. Carrots are also plentiful all year round at the grocery […]