Montana Homesteader – Page 3 – Sharing vintage skills so you can live a simple, more meaningful homemade life- one canning jar at a time!

Kogee the Canine Chicken Keeper: A Chicken Friendly Cow Dog

Our sweet Miniature American Shepperd/Heeler mix dog, Kogee, is such a character. We like to say he's a chicken herding …

Have you ever thought of owning a family milk cow? Learn some of the pros and cons of having a dairy cow to see if it's …

If you have the space for a greenhouse, learning how to grow seedlings in a greenhouse is a great way to get a jump …

I grew up in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, commonly known as Amish country, and this authentic Pennsylvania …

Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with these Spring Equinox party ideas! Our Spring Vernal …

How do I know if my chicken egg is fertilized? Learning how to tell if a chicken egg is fertile is an important skill to …

I'm always looking for fun new beginners knitting projects so I learned how to knit simple, easy headbands a couple …

Nine years ago was our first year beekeeping and my husband's first adventure in learning how to build a 10 frame …

Kohlrabi soup is an easy, healthy recipe and a delicious way to prepare this unique vegetable. This is an old family …

When I first started vermicomposting nine years ago, I had no idea what to feed Red Wiggler compost worms. I read books …

Some people decide to become beekeepers solely for the honey, but my reason for being a beekeeper is more about the fact …

My favorite holiday of all time is April Fool's Day so I've been practicing harmless, fun, easy pranks for kids at home …