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  Farmers are hard at work bringing in this year’s harvest, and in many parts of the country, deciduous leaves are boasting a myriad of beautiful colors. We love much of what autumn offers, but these days also bring with ...

The square footage of my vegetable garden is about the same as the square footage of my house. While I do love fresh organic veggies, finding space to grow them indoors during the winter can be a bit of a ...

My grandfather heated his home in northern Michigan with wood for most of his life. As he got older, we installed an oil-burning stove as a backup. But for the most part, he did great with just wood heat, and ...

Taking care of livestock and poultry during warm weather is hard enough, but when frigid weather hits, it can be downright difficult. Yet if you know what you’re doing, your livestock can survive and even thrive during winter weather. This ...

  When maple leaves are glowing red and gold, Canada geese are honking overhead, and patches of white frost accent the path to the barn, it is time for homesteaders to turn their attention to seasonal matters. The rhythms of ...

Old Man Winter is still several weeks away, but for smart homesteaders, the preparation already has begun. And that includes prepping for sickness. This week on Off The Grid Radio we’re joined by Rosemary Gladstar, an author and one of ...

No. 1. Full tank of heating fuel or plenty of wood Unless you depend on solar or geothermal heat, you need to plan for a full tank of fuel and an alternate heat source. Many homes in the northeast heat ...

No season is as challenging for homesteaders as is winter. That’s because no season is as deadly – for livestock and humans. But if you’re prepared and stocked up on supplies, you can survive and thrive the frigid cold this ...

The fall can be a busy time if you’re trying to stock a well-prepared larder. Perhaps you’ve put up or purchased enough food to get you through the winter, but have you thought about keeping your family healthy as well ...

The sun is beating down, it’s somewhere around 80 degrees in the shade, there are hot dogs and fresh corn-on-the-cob corn on the grill, and the kids are splashing around in the pool. What time is it? It’s time to ...