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”
Tag Archives: wildcraft
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”
Welcome
Life on the farmstead is an adventure. Some days you’re trying new things, others you stop to enjoy the view, and then there are the days you stumble on the trail and your biggest accomplishment is just picking yourself up and continuing on… This is a place where we celebrate it all. Join me in celebrating simpleContinue reading “Welcome”
Farrow Family Farmstead 