Homesteading in Tennessee often means keeping some livestock. If you have chosen to keep animals on your farm, no doubt they spent their time outside. Keeping them safe through the colder months in the country is a great undertaking. It means preventing overexposure to the elements, making sure their nutritional needs are met, and just…

In some areas of our country, nothing is bigger in the late fall/early winter than football. Country life lends itself to outdoor play, and so many children who grow up in rural areas spend their time in those wide-open spaces chasing the pigskin (and each other). And some kids never grow up, still chasing that…

It’s been an interesting year, to say the least. As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to indulge in that long standing tradition of setting New Year’s Resolutions. While it’s often manifested as a lighthearted list of things you and your friends can laugh about like winning the lottery or meeting the man (or…

Now that you have found that perfect acreage that was for sale by owner, are you ready to make that piece of country land into a home for your family? What makes a home more than the memories you can make with your family? And this country farm land will be the best setting for…

Why Farm Land Is the Perfect Christmas Gift Looking for a gift that won’t get returned after the holidays? Maybe that hard-to-buy-for person needs something really different this year. Maybe it’s time to buy them a farm. What? Are we serious? You bet. Farm land for sale by owner in South Carolina is much more…

Nothing makes you appreciate a country décor more than Thanksgiving. And what a great time to display those homemade crafts—when the whole family is over to see them. So when you are planning your meal, make sure you leave enough room on the table for your other beautiful creations.

You saw the sign: Tennessee land for sale by owner. Tennessee, you thought, what a great place to settle down and build a home. After some smart financing, your home has been built and you are settling in and getting ready for the holidays. The question now is, what can you do to both get ready for…

Somewhat like Christmas, Halloween is a magical time of year. However, unlike Christmas it’s magical in a completely different way. You can still have the twinkling lights and see the sense of wonder in a child’s eyes but instead of Christmas trees and snowflakes, it’s more spider webs and costumes. While there are plenty of Halloween events to be found in the city, the best place for a truly spooky Halloween is out in the country. And we’ve got a few tips to help you turn your homestead into a Halloween wonderland for all ages.

You’re ready to make your final collection of late summer/fall vegetables. Your mouth is just watering at your beautiful crop. The only question left is, what is the best way to prepare this luscious feast? You’ve got your standard stand by meals and dishes that will incorporate your delicious veggies, but beyond that, there are…

There is a crispness in the air that comes with the autumn season that puts a sense of urgency in people to enjoy the last days of mild weather before the thermostat drops when winter comes along. Summer is over and a long standing tradition for farming communities and homesteaders alike is to throw a harvest party to celebrate the end of a growing season as well as their hard work. These parties are a great way to bring the community together for social interaction we might not get otherwise since rural areas tend to have neighbors spaced further apart than in the city.