There’s no doubt that homesteading is becoming more popular (and for good reason). For many families, being cooped up during quarantine had them dreaming of more land and reconnecting with nature. Here’s the thing… as great as homesteading and having a small farm is, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. It’sContinue reading “10 Common Homesteading Myths”
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Some of our Farmstead Favorites… Found on Amazon
We love both homesteading and outdoor products and are always excited to find things that make our life easier, more efficient, or reduce waste. Below we share three welcome additions for camping and emergency situations, four great gift ideas, and five favorite items we’ve added around the house in the last year or two- allContinue reading “Some of our Farmstead Favorites… Found on Amazon”
Foraging Wild Edibles
When you hear the word “forage” what do you think of? As a child, I associated it with hunters and gatherers. When I started raising more livestock, it became synonymous with fodder, or feed, for livestock. These days, however, I tend to think of wildcrafting, herbs, and edible plants before anything else. In a worldContinue reading “Foraging Wild Edibles”
The Beauty of Pokeweed
As the summer winds down and I start to channel my inner squirrel, foraging and storing plants before the coming winter months, I’ve realized it may be time to share more information about all the “weeds” that I love. Pokeweed is an often misunderstood plant. Here in Tennessee you can find plenty of folks whoContinue reading “The Beauty of Pokeweed”
Preparing for Rain
The sun is shining, the sky is a striking blue, and out of nowhere a strong gust of wind foretells the front moving our way. We’ve been preparing this week, trying to get ahead of the weather as our place is still soaked from the last round. But being able to prepare hasn’t always beenContinue reading “Preparing for Rain”
Farrow Family Farmstead 