BY ALDONA BIRD Marke Walawander worked in a Waynesburg, Pa., coal mine for decades before retiring seven years ago. Always interested in woodworking and furniture refurbishing, after […]
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Ramps, European cousin ramsoms: Digging into the similarities, difference
BY ALDONA BIRD When I talked to my knowledgeable friend Silas about ramps a few weeks ago, he mentioned that there is a European plant very similar […]
It’s possible to preserve eggs
BY ALDONA BIRD It is one of my homesteading goals to have too many eggs. So far, even with growing my flock of chickens two years ago, […]
Ramp season is in full spring swing
BY ALDONA BIRD Despite winter’s best efforts to linger, spring has arrived and with April comes a new sensation. You or those around you might start emitting […]
DIY: Eggshell Planter
BY ALDONA BIRD Spring is finally here with flowers popping up around yards and gardens. Some flowers disguising themselves as weeds are actually quite pretty. Although you […]
Falling in love with raising chicks
When the pandemic started two years ago, I sat down with my family to discuss what homestead projects we wanted to focus on during the extra time […]
Turpentine in my muscle rub? Yes, really
BY ALDONA BIRD Recently I bought some locally made oil for achy muscles. With spring chores ahead, I thought it could be useful to have in my […]
Chickens become beloved members of the family
When I was in high school and my parents agreed to my keeping chickens, they asked how long chickens live. I only had a year left at […]
Be pinch-proof with this easy craft
BY ALDONA BIRD Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is the perfect time to DIY a little green touch that can make any outfit pinch proof. To join […]
Foraging brings added interest to nightly meals
My sister Lina and I say often enough that we are regularly reduced to conversation topics such as “what are you having for dinner?” Her contributions to […]
