Mornings on Broken P Ranch start early. Sometimes that means coffee on the porch while watching the sunrise spill across the fields, and sometimes it means pulling on boots to feed animals before the rooster even crows. Either way, I’ve learned that having a nourishing breakfast waiting in the fridge makes all the difference. That’s…
Look, I know this is going to sound absolutely insane, but for a hot minute there, I completely forgot that normal people don’t spend their weekends debating the merits of different chicken breeds or getting genuinely excited about the quality of their compost pile. Why Homesteading Matters in a World That’s Lost Its Roots So…
I’ve been doing a lot of weeding lately, but not the kind you’re probably thinking of. Sure, I’ve been out there in the garden pulling pigweed and lamb’s quarters like any self-respecting homesteader, cursing at the Canada thistle that seems to multiply faster than rabbits in springtime. But the weeding I’m talking about goes way…
By definition, homesteading is a culture of rule breakers, yet there are certain homesteading rules that many follow, which is part of the reason I love it more than a good thunderstorm on a hot day. Breaking All (And Loving It) That’s what drew most of us to this life in the first place, ain’t…
Everyone has a soap box these days. Social media has turned every person with a smartphone into an expert on everything, including , and let me tell you, the noise level is getting ridiculous. Scroll through your feed for five minutes and you’ll find someone declaring that their way of doing anything—from parenting to gardening…
“What do you do for fun?” This question makes me break out in a cold sweat every single time someone asks it, which is more often than you’d think. Usually, it comes up at social gatherings when people are making small talk, and I’m standing there with a drink in my hand, trying to come…
Look, I need to address something that’s been bothering me lately, and honestly, I’m a little confused about why this even needs to be said. Modern homesteading, despite its growing popularity, faces modern homesteading criticism that warrants discussion. I’ve been getting some truly bizarre pushback about our homestead lifestyle recently, and I can’t wrap my…
I’m going to tell you something that might make you uncomfortable, and honestly, I’m not sure I care anymore. It’s everywhere, and it’s absolutely ruining our ability to think clearly about anything. Take food, for example. You can’t just eat what makes you feel good and fits your budget anymore. That kind of reasonable, balanced…
Listen, if you’re drowning in eggs like I am right now, staring at cartons stacked three deep in the fridge while your chickens are out there acting like they’re running some kind of avian pyramid scheme, this one’s for you. Between the supply chain chaos of the last few years and everyone suddenly realizing that…
homesteading friends. Sometimes it feels like there’s a canyon-sized disconnect between us and our non-homesteading friends, particularly when it comes to things about our way of life. There are so many things non-homesteaders don’t understand, which can make connecting even more challenging. I mean, the people in your life might love you—but when you waltz into town…