Leah Smith

Today’s wise investment is tomorrow’s effortless bounty. Perennials in the garden can produce and produce—so long as you put in the work upfront.

It’s new flock season for many keepers, but make sure your setup is set up with essential equipment before you bring home spring chicks.

If you have a rooster, egg incubation could be a viable way to grow your flock. Here are some basics for getting started with hatching your own chicks.

The root cellar is an ancient and effective method for storing garden produce, so stick these commonly grown vegetables in the root cellar to enjoy after harvest.

You can (and should) plant smart to improve your soil quality, and these 10 crops will help you foster soil health through a variety of means.

Spring and summer don’t have to be the only seasons for your garden. Overwinter these crops and enjoy home harvests well into the cold months.

In addition to providing nectar for honeybees and native pollinators, insectary strips provide some non-bug benefits, too—including food and flowers!

Improve your soil and your food security by growing some grain crops in the garden this year. Here’s how to get started.

Cool down during the dog days of summer with some homemade ice cream. These recipes are easy, delicious and sure to keep you happy in the heat.

Chickens may be at the top of most poultry-keepers’ lists, but you should consider raising ducks, both for their eggs and high-quality meat.