Welding is a useful skill for hobby farmers. You can repair your own equipment and even manufacture custom tools from scratch. Here's an example.
Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
A loom made of cardboard and string can help youngsters understand the importance and beauty of wildflowers in your farm's ecosystem.
It happens to beekeepers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Here's what to do right after a sting. (If you're allergic, see an allergist before it happens.)
Plants use many soil nutrients as summer marches on. Here are some favorite midsummer fertilizers to keep the soil from becoming depleted.
YouTube is a great source to learn small-scale farming techniques from experienced growers. Here are four channels with especially high-quality farm videos.
A chicken-keeper, homesteader and author turns from prose to poetry in his new book on living the farm life, "99½ Homesteading Poems."
After a couple of consecutive months of service, your lawn mower is probably due for some maintenance. This checklist will help keep your mower in shape.
Violets are an incredibly useful plant whose flowers and leaves are used in multiple healing remedies. Here's how to make lip balm from violet leaves.
Lots of plants that you'll find in nature can support your health and help you thrive. Here are 7 sources for medicinal herbs.
DIY recycling can be easier—and more creatively fulfilling—than you might think. Here's how to make junk mail and similar items into paper.
Some aspects of growing summer lettuce can be challenging while others are pretty simple. Follow these tips for success in the garden.
