In his new book, “The Woodchip Handbook,” author and horticulturalist Ben Raskin explores the many uses for woodchips on a farm or homestead.
Niki from the Tennessee-based family venture 5 Dog Farm gives us the inside scoop on how to make a four-generation farm prosper.
Late fall is perfect for removing old nest material from bluebird boxes and performing general maintenance to prepare birdhouses for spring.
Share your herbs with loved ones this holiday season by making DIY herbal gifts. In this video, learn to craft infusions, body care products and fragrances!
Whether you're at home or on the go, this simple herbal salve will bring topical relief with just three ingredients—lavender, white willow bark and cayenne pepper!
After the season's bees and butterflies have gone, why not transform those dried-up milkweed stalks into handmade paper? Here's how to make some of your own.
These farm storehouse products—from a calf blanket to winter nesting boxes and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!
Follow these tips for preserving food in a variety of methods to keep eating fresh from your garden long after harvest.
You can grow native perennial wildflowers from seed for vibrant, sustainable fencerows that are a pleasure to both you and local pollinators.
When winter weather sets in and the garden dies away, it's time to clean things up, focus on what will remain and (most importantly) get ready for next year's garden!
An ancient and wildly diverse herb, mint makes a refreshing tea, brings cooling freshness to dishes and provides a wealth of health benefits.
Keeping a healthy compost pile is about more than tossing scraps and clippings. Here are some tips for composting right for a beneficial pile.
