
Amid all the holiday-season hubbub, it’s easy to overlook St. Lucia’s Day—the celebration of light.

Get your own built-in garden support group by spearheading a club whose members share your same love of growing food.

Flour is one of those ingredients you've always taken for granted, but what’s in your flour could make a big impact on your homemade bread.

Making gingerbread houses is a holiday pastime that can be made even more fun by incorporating homemade, homegrown decorations.

Bring some holiday cheer into your home using pinecones gathered from your land.

These easy puffed pastries come out perfect every time—experienced bakers need not apply.

Keep a record of what you’re thankful for—it’s sure to lift your spirits and empower you through tough times.

While carrots take a long time to grow, the flavors and colors you get from heirloom varieties beat what you can find at the store any day.
Teach your children about this historical act of bartering for homemade or homegrown items by helping them set up a trading post.

Make your own sourdough bread from scratch and give it your home’s own unique flavor by cultivating wild yeast for the starter.
This tea-and-honey beverage is giving fermentation enthusiasts something else to brew about.

Break out of your ketchup rut. Mix up your own array of condiments that can accompany dishes from savory to sweet.