If you raise sheep or goats on your homestead, you will inevitably have the occasional lamb or kid that is born prematurely. Before you call the vet, try these 3 easy steps to save her life. Today ... Read More about Before You Call the Vet: 3 Easy Steps to Get a Baby Lamb or Kid on a Bottle and Save Her Life
Before You Call the Vet: 3 Easy Steps to Get a Baby Lamb or Kid on a Bottle and Save Her Life

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Pioneer Cookbooks for Modern Homesteaders

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Pioneer Homesteads in BC Did you know that my region was settled just 2 generations ago? My husband's mother, Maize Brown, was the child of one of the first pioneer families in the Kootenays -- ... Read More about Pioneer Cookbooks for Modern Homesteaders
Flax plasters, compresses, cold relief, and omega 3: The benefits of Flax

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Flax seed is a kitchen staple in many homes but it also has beneficial properties. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, flax is a common dietary supplement. It is rich in oils and fiber and useful to ... Read More about Flax plasters, compresses, cold relief, and omega 3: The benefits of Flax
10 Tips for Better Pine Needle Baskets From Local Materials

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I am a fairly young coiled basket maker. There are many "grandmother" coiled basket makers out there. I'm not one of them. But I've learned a bit in making several coiled baskets and ... Read More about 10 Tips for Better Pine Needle Baskets From Local Materials
Harvesting Medicinals from Pine Trees on Your Homestead

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You probably have pine trees growing already on your homestead. There are 34 pine trees or shrubs native to North America, with 9 of them native to Canada. Pine trees commonly grow near ... Read More about Harvesting Medicinals from Pine Trees on Your Homestead
10 Reasons to Grow Basket Willows on Your Homestead

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Willows are one of the easiest plants to grow on your homestead. If you have space away from septic drainage fields and building foundations then you really should consider planting a few willow ... Read More about 10 Reasons to Grow Basket Willows on Your Homestead