Horses and Dreams

Join me in this podcast with Wes Green, a dear friend and neighbor of ours here in South Carolina, as we discuss homesteading, horses and dreams.
Grow Your Own Food (Podcast)

Wanting to grow your own food and feed your family from what you raise and preserve yourself means taking a closer look at your daily choices.
The Hard and Worthy Work of Homesteading

With the throes of spring upon us, I’m reminded of just how much work this homesteading life demands. In this episode, I’m discussing the uniqueness of this lifestyle, as well as how to meet your basic needs while also meeting the basic needs of the farm.
The Simple Step

Truth is, there is an ever-raging battle in the depths of my heart. It is waged between two minds, one that wants simple and another that demands extraordinary.
Dealing With Loss on the Farm

Loss is something that everyone who has a farm will have to deal with at some point in time. So learning how to deal with loss is essential.
A Day in the Life of Roots & Refuge Farm

So many of you have asked if I can give you all a “day in the life” here at Roots and Refuge Farm… as it turns out, no! I can’t!
Raising Chickens 101: Everything You Need to Know

Learn everything you need to know about raising chickens. What they need to eat, their shelter needs, whether you need a rooster, and more.
A Chorus From the Pond

the spring peepers sing a chorus from the pond so loud it breaks through the bedroom window this, the rhythmic tune of wild things.
Answering Your Questions: The Homestead Edition

Join us for this edition of the podcast where we’re answering your questions. Today’s topic is all about the homestead.
Mistakes We Made

Come learn from the mistakes we made over the years and save yourself countless time, money, energy and stress.