Counting individual bales might seem like the perfect way to quantify hay production. But varying bale sizes can muddy the equation.
Grow winter savory—a healthy, hearty herb that tolerates cold well—in your garden to add flavor and warmth to your winter dishes.
The Los Angeles-based farmer tells us how he uses the local climate and his home environment to keep his crops growing all year round.
Culinary herbs are great for the kitchen, and your chickens love the flavors, too! Here are some growing tips to ensure you've always got fresh herbs on hand.
From toothpaste to cleaners and more, you can ditch wasteful packaging and save some cash with these directions for DIY household products.
SAE-30, 5W-20 ... oil grades can be confusing. Let's cut through the jumbles of number and letters to understand what they actually represent.
There are reasons we store root vegetables in root cellars, and keeping them in mind can help us maximize long-term storage for our homegrown roots.
Kohlrabi is the butt of many a CSA-veggie joke, but, packed with flavor and healthy goodness, the veggie’s place in the garden is no laughing matter.
Learn to make wild food kimchi and fermented cattail shoot hearts in this excerpt from Pascal Baudar’s book "Wildcrafted Fermentation."
Kate St.Cyr, known online as the Modern Day Settler, tells us about staying self-sufficient at her antique 1790s New England homestead.
Danger lurks outside every chicken palace, but this easy-to-make weasel box will keep your girls safe from murderous marauders.
Thanksgiving has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to start seeking the right Christmas gift for the farmers in your life.
