Hearthstone Magazine, A New Homesteader's Journal, publishes articles on - Homesteading - Country Living - Alternative Energy - Homemaking - Gardening - Beekeeping - Repairs - Crafts - Money - Outdoors
Hearthstone Magazine A New Homesteader's Journal invites you to "step outside the noise" into a more intentional lifestyle!
Windmills - Cisterns and rainwater procurement - History - Antiques - Back to the basics - Organic Living - Faith - Mechanics - Electrical - Literature - Intentional Living - The blessings of Rural Wisconsin!

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This is the "pre-release" site for Hearthstone Magazine. Though Hearthstone won't "officially" be released until September, 2012, you will have a chance to see us building the magazine. We'll be playing around with different formats, colors and designs so hold on to your hats and enjoy the ride!
Beekeeping 101
Have you ever thought of keeping bees on your homestead? Why wait. Start beekeeping now and enjoy the "sweet" rewards of this gentle craft. We'll start at the beginning and keep it simple in this "get r done" article called Beekeeping 101.
Part of the "Homestead Honey" Series

January, 2012

"Feeling New!"

February, 2012

"She Finally Did It"

Just another day
This monthly column is written from the real life experiences on the Ranum homestead. It's kind of a "grab bag" of life with bits and pieces of this and that.
A look at the wonder of everyday life.
on the farm . . .
Windmills That Won The West

This article from the Hearthstone archives was written by Anne Short and published in Hearthstone No. 3 in 1979. In it, Anne takes a historical look at windmills and the impact they have had on prairie homestead life.

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