I’ve been canning…and shooting photos for the new book
While all the major writing has been done on the new Backwoods Home book on growing and canning your own food, I still had two photo shoots to do, showing the steps of both...
When it’s chilly, I can chili
We're having more typical fall weather. Finally! It only rains every other day now, but the temps are falling with the leaves. And because it's been cooler in the new greenhouse, the...
Great News! Backwoods Home Magazine will be back in print!
I just got an e-mail from Dave Duffy, the publisher of BHM saying his son, Sam, will be re-launching the print edition of the magazine. It will be the same as before with all...
Another test post
When the newly-elected Republicans take over in a few days, their first order of business will be to read the United States Constitution on the floor of the house. That’s never been done before,...
Reader’s Question: Why Minnesota?
Howdy!
Just wondering why you decided on Minnesota to homestead in? Thanks! Appreciate your wisdom & learn MUCH from your writings... Thanks!
Jul Amidon
Brimson, Minnesota
There were lots of reasons we decided on Minnesota when we were...



