by Virginia Jones Farming is one of those lifestyles that is part of the heartbeat of our nation. Farming has been around for thousands of years. It is a way of life that takes grit and hard work. As this nation has grown in both number, knowledge and experiences, farming and homesteading has been passed […]
by Virginia Jones Maine is one of those states that seems to keep winter close at hand. We have a very long cold season with short warmer seasons following. It seems like winter could last forever. Even though we have longer seasons of frigid weather that doesn’t mean that we have to discontinue our gardening […]
by Virginia Jones As I go outdoors in the morning to do farm chores I am met with a crisp and cold wind. I notice little changes in the air; the color of the leaves as they shed their coats to bring us brilliant colors and the shade of the clouds as they glide swiftly […]
by Virginia Jones What comes to your mind when you hear the word biscuit? Depending on where you live it means different things. In the South, biscuits would be a light and fluffy staple at the dinner table. In the North, the biscuit would be a hardy companion for a hot bowl of fish chowder. […]
by Virginia Jones Dear Readers, “The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.” — Abraham Lincoln. Hello. Welcome to my first article. The statement above led me to an idea for my piece of writing. I have always wanted to homestead and […]