Rural Country Living

Two year-old, Pepper, has surgery to correct an umbilical hernia sustained at birth. Step by step equine surgical procedure with photos!

Apr 30, 2001 -

Update on the events in my life on the mountain.

Apr 30, 2001 -

Build a compost bin and learn from an expert, just how easy it can be to have rich compost for your garden, houseplants and starts.

Mar 28, 2001 -

Preparing your soil to support a bountiful harvest. Wood ashes are great for cleaning and enriching your garden soil.

Mar 13, 2001 -

Vermiculture or worm farming is getting increasingly more popular with permaculturalists and eco-concious people of the world. Worms can literally save the earth!

Mar 5, 2001 -

Ways in which to turn those unwanted eyesores in your yard, into attractive, practical enhancements for your garden; raised beds--pamper your plants!

Feb 25, 2001 -

Different ways to obtain water in my area. Catching roof runoff and using a cistern. Recycling water to save our precious resources.

Feb 18, 2001 -

Giving up smoking. It's never easy--until one gets so sick, that the body says, "No!" A positive, from a negative--that's what life's all about!

Feb 5, 2001 -

The barter system is alive and thriving in rural communities around the globe, as it has been for thousands of years since the existence of personkind.

Dec 17, 2000 -

The importance of installing your woodstove correctly, with approved stovepipe and triple wall sections. Pinon--the wood NOT to burn; how I learned the hard way! Slow cooking hearty meals on your woodstove.

Dec 7, 2000 -

Housing and breeding tips for rabbit-raising homesteaders. Great home-based business!

Dec 1, 2000 -

Raising your own turkeys for the table. Tale of the obese--but delicious, Tom!

Nov 20, 2000 -

The first snowfall of the year, in the White Mountains of Arizona. Recipe for Snow Ice Cream!

Nov 12, 2000 -

Goats Milk Soap Recipe, and warnings regarding the use and storage of lye.

Nov 4, 2000 -

Preparing your harvest for the root cellar. Approximate storage times for vegetables. Potato preparation and solanine dangers.

Oct 28, 2000 -

The earth-friendly root cellar--a functional and practical addition to any homestead! Information on types of root cellars and temperature/humidity factors.

Oct 21, 2000 -

Article on making homemade bread, accompanied by brief history of the origin of bread. Includes utensils needed, ingredients and method to make the perfect loaf of bread!

Oct 19, 2000 -

Economically and environmentally friendly alternative from regular construction. Build a straw-bale house and save our disappearing forests, for our grandchildren. Energy saving and superior insulate qualities make this a viable project. Ease of handling and simplicity make straw-bale construction the better choice.

Oct 10, 2000 -

Article on important aspects of purchasing land, soil composition, coping with water supply, power source, septic systems, potable water and well drilling.

Sep 29, 2000 -