Q and A: sawmill and movable goat pens

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Sawmill I remember reading that you and Will purchased a sawmill. My husband and I are wondering what brand and model you purchased. Robin Novotny Ironton, Minnesota We bought a Hud-Son 121, which cuts a 21-inch log however...

We had sad news

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Our friend, Linda, who helped cook at our homestead seminars passed away recently and suddenly due to undiagnosed cancer. Her service brought tears to many of us who knew her and will certainly miss...

Spring, glorious Spring

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Although our weather's sunny and bright with the birds singing, it's a bit cool this morning — down to the mid-forties. But we're sure okay with that. Will decided it was time he started...

Sun and warmer weather

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It sure makes a difference in both what you get done in a day and how you feel if it's sunny and warm. Of course when the sun's out, our solar panels are charging...

Holy cow, winter came with a bang again this year

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Winter actually came about three weeks earlier than usual this year! (Yeah, sure, we were ready … Uh huh.) Where our "normal" high temperature is 50° F, we've been very lucky to see 30,...