While I've been researching alpacas for our backyard homestead, I've often wondered if they like keeping cool in a small pool of water. But then I wondered if the fiber would be problematic for...

Lambs are becoming increasingly popular pets - for a good reason. Despite their reputation as shy creatures, well-socialized pet lambs are smart, docile, and loving. However, lambs have different...

There's an awful lot to do in the garden during springtime. Too much it seems, sometimes. So in thinking about a better way to manage gardening time, I wondered - could you prune fruit trees in the...

Having raspberries in our backyard has been one of my favorite parts of our garden. But what happens when they need to be moved for some reason? What do we need to know and do to move them? The...

While not every homesteader has the same financial goals, it's still important to think about how you can earn some money that will support your homesteading ways. So, how can you make money as a...

Having a homestead doesn't have to be a dream on the backburner. It's something that can be started and worked towards today - if you've got a step-by-step guide to starting a homestead. The key...