Looking for shrubs that provide winter interest to the garden? These six broad-leaved evergreens are beautiful, hardy and easy to maintain.
Are you fond of farm hacks? Using an old, dull hand saw as a tool for soil preparation might seem far-fetched, but it can be surprisingly effective.
If you have access to woodlands, these 4 sources help you explore products other than lumber to establish a lucrative and thriving partnership with nature.
If you're fortunate enough to have coniferous trees growing on your property, consider harvesting one of them to serve as a Christmas tree.
If you live in an area with harsh winters, follow these common-sense guidelines to keep your chickens safe from frostbite.
Slower growth as well as fewer weeds and pests makes winter gardening easy compared with summer. Choose some cold-hardy vegetables, set up some protection and get started.
Ants use ages-old farming techniques including growing their own food and harvesting products from other animals. Here's a closer look.
While shopping for a snow blower to replace an 8-horsepower model, I found most engines measured in cc. Here's what those terms mean and why the comparison is complex.
Your herd needs a little TLC as temperatures drop. Here are tips on shelter, food, water and general health to keep your goats well through the winter.
As snow hits the homestead, we stock our "medicine" cabinet with homemade elderberry syrup to help us navigate cold-and-flu season.
Garden hoarding is the habit of saving things for later use in the garden. These items offer big long-range perks to gardeners.
You're probably thankful that as a hobby farmer you can lead the life you want, but what are some of the small things that warrant gratitude?
