Each cocoon produced by silkworms can produce an unbroken strand of silk that stretches to a mile and a half. Learn more about sericulture.
We evaluated the people, plants and space affected by the path, and using wood chips we created a little sanctuary.
Coffee, tea, flavor extracts, foot scrubs, baby balm—even coasters—you can make personal and uncommon gifts from the herbs you grow.
My homemade anti-itch sticks are perfect for treating the discomfort of pesky bug bites. Their easy-to-apply form makes it convenient for letting older kids self-treat.
A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of "real" farmers. It showed me that some people obviously don't understand what we do or why.
If you're fortunate (and a good woodworker), you can harvest wood to make furniture, flooring, fence posts, tool handles and baseball bats.
When the flu hits hard, we fight back with homemade, homegrown remedies. Some work well for prevention, others help recovery and some do both.
What you buy, where you buy it and when you use it can all contribute to a healthy-eating regimen.
During the busy holiday season it's tough to find the time to be creative, but this easy DIY holiday centerpiece takes just a few minutes to make.
An old holiday tradition made new again, a boxwood and herb kissing ball is said to promote health, fertility and good luck. Learn how to make your own.
A wood stove is obviously good for heat but it can also help with food preparation, laundry and treating respiratory ailments.
Look no further than your own hobby farm to create beautiful winter garden containers using natural materials and these four DIY design recipes.
