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?
Real life is complex, and I'll never have anyone else's version of a perfect little farm. But it's mine, and it fits me. Here's how I cultivate homegrown gratitude.
The food mill, often overlooked, can do a lot of things other kitchen gadgets can do, only better and faster.
Using pest barriers instead of pesticides is one way to be a smarter, more eco-friendly gardener. These easy-to-use measures deserve a place in every gardener's arsenal.
A chicken harness is among the items we found on the web. Others include kitchenware, a treat holder and an urban-chicken starter kit.
Regarding power tools, don't assume that the convenience of battery power is the deciding factor. Corded tools have advantages, too.
Removing invasive species isn't what I'd call fun farm work, but the labor refreshes my spirit and leaves me hopeful for our land's future.
Selling to restaurants provides steady income and also lets you tell people where your products are served. Here are skills and practices to get chefs' attention.
Everyone makes mistakes. Even gardeners. But avoiding these most common mistakes in gardening saves you lots of time, energy and trouble.
Backyard flocks might not fly with the seasons, yet their wild instincts play an important role in social bonds and creating a collaborative community.
