Lawns first became fashionable in the Middle Ages. Back then, the only alternative to sending flocks of sheep to graze the lawn was hiring men with scythes. Since that time, lawns and gas-powered lawn ...

Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock on the small homestead. We have had dairy cows, goats, and sheep here at Willow Creek Farm and each one has a unique set of pros and cons ...

Dream of a life more connected to the land, where your food comes from your own efforts? The idea of a thriving homestead can feel daunting, but starting small and smart is key. This guide cuts ...

This week's blog post is by The Paternity Test co-host Matt Boresi, who lives in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood of Chicago with his wife (“Professor Foster”) and their 5-year-old daughter Viva, who ...

Abby Caron tugs at a reluctant calf to bring her into the barn with help of her brother Ashton Caron and Savanah Bowden in 2022. All three are members of the Penobscot Livestock 4-H Club, which will ...

Urban Homesteading is an opportunity to teach children valuable lessons, like how we have conquered the natural world and bent it to our whim, or how filthy your food is before it gets to the grocery ...