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”
A Season For Everything
Today, while enjoying an unexpected visit from friends, I was reminded that there is a season for everything. While I recognize this in our gardening (I’m currently behind on prepping some of my fall beds) and with our animals (I need to check the calendar to see when to expect our next farrowing), there areContinue reading “A Season For Everything”
Raising Farm Kids
Spoiler alert: we don’t have it figured out either. There’s something special about farm kids. They know far more about life than many of their peers, if for no other reason than seeing the harsh realities of farm life. They’ve seen births, experienced death, worked through meal times to prepare for a storm, and hadContinue reading “Raising Farm Kids”
What Type of Homesteader Are You?
Can we talk about “The Homesteading Movement” for a minute? I had a colleague recently ask how our farmstead was different than the farms she sees at the farmer’s market. At first glance, it probably isn’t very different, except we don’t have a dedicated market garden or sell at local markets – we rely onContinue reading “What Type of Homesteader Are You?”
Country is a Mindset
Have you heard the saying that you can’t pour from an empty cup? Well, this weekend I was able to refill my cup a little. I carved out time to indulge in a conference that fuels my passions. The weather turned out perfect, despite the sunburn on my neck reminding me today that a wide-brimmedContinue reading “Country is a Mindset”
Breaking Bread
Warm, freshly baked bread is one of my weaknesses. Can you picture it, tempting you as it cools? Rolls, loaves, baguettes, quick, yeasted, sourdough, enriched, I love it all and the warmth it brings to my kitchen. A kitchen can be a magical place, but if it’s anything like mine, there are gadgets, books, appliances,Continue reading “Breaking Bread”
Under Pressure… Life Lessons from the Kitchen
Do you remember the first time you successfully used a pressure canner? Did you careful comb the instructions, checking the weights for the third time and the steps for the fifth? Did you feel anxious as you impatiently watched for steam, fascinated, but hesitant to get too close? Did you feel trepidation when the pressureContinue reading “Under Pressure… Life Lessons from the Kitchen”
Farrow Family Farmstead 