The leaves and roots of mullein help with respiratory ailments, among others. You can use this herb internally or topically. Here's how.
Navigate the wrath of yellow jackets — aggressive insects that can each sting multiple times — by understanding seasonal changes in their behavior.
Don’t let a short growing season and cold winters keep you from enjoying orchards of fruit and nut trees. Here's what you need to know.
A portable hay moisture tester can help if you bale your own hay. It accurately measures moisture content and temperature, which can be crucial.
The leaves as well as roots of the marshmallow, a prairie plant, are used in remedies for digestive, respiratory and urinary tract problems.
Plows and rototillers make it easy to flip beds from one crop to the next, but these techniques can transition your beds and help the soil without tillage.
Here are reasons autumn is a good time for planting, and several trees (including lilac, apple and pine varieties) that do especially well.
More states let farmers grow industrial hemp, but many restrictions still exist. Ask yourself these questions if you're considering growing it.
Whether you pot it and bring it indoors or harvest it and give up for the season, rosemary has many uses during cold-weather months. Here are some.
Saving herb seeds is fun and easy, and it can save you a lot of money. Follow this step-by-step guide to harvest and store herb seeds from your garden.
Many drinks we call tea are correctly known as tisanes. Here's how to grow your own tea plant and harvest its leaves to make delicious beverages.
Covering your soil at the end of the growing season is an important step in keeping it healthy throughout the winter so it's ready for spring.
