Homesteading, told honestly.
A digital magazine for people building a more self-sufficient life, with practical guides, seasonal recipes, and honest field notes from people who actually do the work.
“The best homesteading advice I ever got came from people actually doing the work. So that’s the whole magazine. Every guide, recipe, and field note written from real experience.”
Lindsey Chastain
A working homesteader and professional journalist, she sets the editorial standard and is the voice behind most of what you read here. She’s also the founder of The Writing Detective.
lindsey@waddleandcluck.comRead Lindsey’s articles →
Ryan Chastain
A CNC machinist and Navy veteran, he handles the building, tools, hunting, and fishing on the homestead, and writes about all of it from genuine hands-on experience.
ryan@waddleandcluck.comRead Ryan’s articles →
David John
Raised in the landscapes of West Africa and later a columnist for the Skiatook Journal, David’s Nature Notes runs every Saturday, with unhurried, observational writing about the wild.
david@waddleandcluck.comRead David’s articles →Every article is fact-checked and held to a clear editorial standard.
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