I haven't written in some time.... so, I thought I'd share a little round up of homestead and ranch life...

So, that leads us to the bettering project of: The Bunkhouse!

Christmas came early with the addition of cattle on the ranch, but we've been busy working on another festive project, too! With the barn...

Dining al fresco in the Garden of Eatin'...

...Hi - me here, with my Pretty Penny, excited to share with you these fall photos from the ranch with Haze Photography. While these...

The exterior of our barn structure is finally wrapped up, along with a significant paddock fence. This was a huge accomplishment that took

Dirigo - as seen on the Maine state flag - is a Latin term, meaning, "I Lead". We felt this was fitting, as we lead along our family and pa

we've also decided to unexpectedly move our Homestead operation!

Two-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.

Using the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.

I am proud to say that we have accomplished much of what we set out to do on the Homestead this year.  We are raising our feathered and furr

In preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when

One of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste.  With th

The leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.

Burt is a young roo, from another local farm that only wished to keep a single rooster for his flock of 12 hens.  This handsome fella is an

No country french farm scene would be complete without the scent of lavender floating on the breeze.  While we are definitely not in Paris,

It all started with a beer. Actually, a lot of beer.

Dear HGTV, if you are looking for a Northern counter-part for the Gaines Family, you've found us.