Kimberly Starr

Pigs make for entertaining and rewarding company, thanks to its affectionate nature. There’s even a rising trend of owning ‘mini’ pigs, as popularized by many …

If you produce milk and dairy products on your homestead, the last thing you want to do is waste them. But storing dairy products such …

While llama fiber isn’t quite at the same level of alpacas, it can still be quite beautiful. And llamas are an interestingly increasingly popular pet …

If you have a backyard homestead, you need to know how to preserve your hard-earned produce. And there are many food preservation methods to choose …

Water is necessary for life; we use water in our everyday needs like for drinking, cooking, washing dishes and clothes, showering, gardening, and for our …

Whether you’re collecting and storing heritage seeds or trying to keep new seeds for growing next year, storing seeds can be a fun or frustrating …

Milk production is a must if you want your homestead to be sustainable. However, it’s not always practical to have cows on your farm because …

If you’re just getting into owning agricultural land, there’s a lot to think about — and then a lot to buy, too! One question that …

If you haven’t already joined the thousands of Americans getting into home freeze-drying, you’re missing out! Freeze-drying is a fantastic method of food preparation that …

Pruning is an important part of looking after raspberry bushes. It’s key to their health and can be the best way to get maximum results …

If you’ve had the privilege of being acquainted with goats, you’ll be familiar with their gluttonous habits. Goats are known to never hesitate when it …

It’s no secret that sheep enjoy their feed of seeds, grass, and plants. As herbivores, it’s only natural that you’d want to make sure your …