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Our Big Meat Bird Mistake: How We Accidentally Killed 35 Chickens

I almost don’t even want to share our great big costly meat bird mistake of 2018, because it was so terrible and so avoidable. It was possibly the most discouraging set back we’ve experienced in our homesteading journey. But we want to be transparent with you. And since we ourselves have benefited from the mistakes of…

What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?

What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Is it big enough and important enough that you’d do it anyway, even if you were afraid? That’s what we did in 2018.

Great Big Homestead Gift List

Just in time for the holidays, I’m excited to share my Great Big Homestead Gift List with you! You’ll also find lots of great ideas for cooks, foodies, and gardeners.

Perfect Gifts for Farm Kids

It can be tricky to find the perfect gifts for farm kids, so I’ve worked hard to put together a list of tools, gear, and other things we consider to be essential for the kids on our own small farm.

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds | Roots & Boots

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year One

What is the real cost of raising meat birds? Is it worth it? For my family, the answer is yes. Definitely. Absolutely! Today I’ll show you the numbers and provide a list of our exact costs as we’ve raised our own meat birds over the last two years.

Starting a Farm is like Having a New Baby

Starting a farm is like having a new baby. It was exciting and new and such a blessing to realize God had provided this land, this home, this adventure, but it has also been

25 Ways to Use Fresh Basil

Is your basil growing like crazy this summer? Too much basil is a good problem! Try one of these 25 ways to use fresh basil.

Discovering Hope in the Berry Patch

I’m waxing philosophical in the berry patch today, and I also made a video which you can scroll down to watch if you prefer to skip all the deep thoughts… Gardening often feels like a metaphor for life.

Are You Planting Tomatoes the Right Way?

Are you planting tomatoes the right way? I learned about planting tomatoes the right way from

My Pastured Poultry System: How to Use Up Every Last Bit

It’s true: pastured poultry is more expensive than chicken from the grocery store. Which is why I’ve developed my pastured poultry system to use up every last bit of that real chicken goodness!