The last week of summer is often bittersweet, because I’ve always looked forward to the first day of school and the start of fall weather. This time it’s more bitter than sweet. I need to go back to work –…
Week 60 at Farm 96: Wood Shed & Overproofed Bread
My summer as a full-time homesteader is rapidly coming to an end, and after next week I will return to work full-time as a teacher. I often catch myself rushing to complete tasks as if, after the first day of…
My New Life as a Homesteader | Rule #2: No Food Waste
While I’ve tried to embody the spirit in my third-floor apartment, buying a 10-acre farm will finally allow me to more fully align my daily routine with my ideal homesteading lifestyle – but this will require significant changes. To jump-start…