Now, right before spring switches over into summer, is the time to start paying attention to where this wild foraged herb may grow. It will often grow in fields, along…
The Genetics of a Might But Tiny Homestead Milk Cow
Pictured above is a photo of our 8- to 9-month old heifer named Hazel. Born on September 1, of 2022, she came to our farm just a couple of months…
In Praise of the Simple Onion
Every gardener has a love-hate relationship with the onion. I’ve been gardening for well over a decade, and I just recently learned that I can plant my onion seeds or…
A New Season, A New Purpose
At the writing of this blog post, it is the end of February 2023. I haven’t actually written a blog post on this website for well over a year now….
S3 E6: Embracing Homesteading Sub Communities | “The Poverty Mindset”
Welcome to season 3 episode 6 of the Choosing Simple Podcast. Please note that this is a transcript of the audio from this podcast. To listen to the audio, find…
S3E4: Unique Things You May Need During the Apocalypse
We all know that we need rice, beans, and a prepper pantry. But what about some of the off the cuff things you may not think about—the unique items? In…