Rory Groves's Blog, page 5
December 18, 2020
The New Agrarian: An Interview with Allan C. Carlson
"Agrarianism, we learn again, is the natural human economy."
December 11, 2020
DIY Christmas Gifts You Can Make for (or With) Your Kids!
When we first announced to our kids that we would be making handmade gifts for each other for Christmas this year, the reactions were less than enthusiastic. Would Santa approve…
November 26, 2020
A Story of Joy
We were cramped but excited in the corner of the ultrasound room, eager to meet our fifth child for the very first time. These moments during a pregnancy are always…
November 20, 2020
Durable Trades is Here!
Our book was officially released today! Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time is our attempt to find a different way forward, to build something that…
November 17, 2020
The Productive Household
by C. R. Wiley In the early 19th century, shortly after the war for independence, roughly 80% of the adult population in the United States were proprietors. The remaining 20%…
September 21, 2020
Start ‘Em Young: Connect Kids with the Land to Yield a Lifetime of Harvests
(This article was recently published on Mother Earth News) There are many voices clamoring for our kids’ attention these days — from mobile phones to video games to extracurricular activities.…
September 15, 2020
What is Your ‘Family Economy’?
Nearly everything in modern culture is geared toward segregating the family unit. Yet only a few generations ago, and for millennia prior, practicing the Family Economy was not only natural, it was a necessity.
September 10, 2020
June on the Farm
Here’s our latest home video for the month of June. It’s a busy farm in the summertime! Hence, why this video is three months overdue. But it sure is fun…
September 2, 2020
Sword Casting Guy coming to The Grovestead
We are excited about a special event for kids coming to our farm: Sword Casting! We had originally planned to host this event back in July during our Knights of…
June 15, 2020
May on the Farm (VIDEO)
It’s halfway through June and we just got our May video finished! These are busy months on the farm, but it’s such a blessing to be outside with the family.
