Leaving garden soil bare can contribute to erosion and the release of carbon into the atmosphere, but planting cover crops can do a lot of good.
In this book, author Nigel Palmer provides detailed steps to improving your farm’s soil health.
Daniele Kasper from the Michigan-based backyard country homestead talks about her first steps into hobby farming and self-sufficiency.
If you want to start a permaculture garden without using chemicals or tilling, look to these three crops to start things off in your first-year garden.
Dowsing is a centuries-old practice of finding water that—even without the support of much scientific evidence—flourishes even today.
Livestock can be as beneficial to permaculture farming as horticultural techniques. And ducks and geese bring a wealth of benefits.
It's never fun dealing with dry weather, but there are some special concerns livestock farmers should keep in mind when moisture becomes scarce.
More than just pests, mosquitoes can transmit illness to you and your animals. Here are some mosquito control tips to reduce the pests on your farm.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to pivot, but if your farm is able to adapt, your products can succeed in the changing times.
When the weather cools and frost is right around the corner, it's time to harvest your garden for winter storage. Here are nine tips for a successful crop harvest.
John and Fin Kernohan tell us about living in an off-grid, 304-square-foot tiny house (with a greenhouse bathhouse!) on their Georgia-based property.
Whether you're a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.
