Source: Jessica Lane, 104Homestead.com We're grateful that Texas winters are historically quite mild. Our chickens - who refuse to coop up at night, even in winter - are not in any serious danger of frostbite or exposure, but we do take a few measures to keep them comfortable in the … [Read More...]

Recipe: Butternut Soup
Every fall I look forward to whipping up a batch (or seven) of this delicious butternut soup recipe. It's been a favorite of mine for many years and I can't recall where I picked up the original … [Read More...]

How to Take a Vacation from the Homestead
The holidays are just ahead of us and many homesteaders find themselves in a position where they need to travel to spend time with family around the country, but it can be almost impossible … [Read More...]













