In this excerpt from "Growing an Edible Landscape," authors Gary Pilarchik and Chiara D'Amore explore inexpensive, natural garden prep with sheet mulching.
Raccoons can be devastating predators if they access a poultry flock, so follow these important guidelines for defending against these common scavengers.
Chicken keeping isn’t always easy, and when chickens fall ill, it's important to know how to handle treatment and potential end-of-life decisions.
Are you thinking of adding a pole saw to your tool shed? Keep these five questions in mind, and you’ll soon find the perfect pole saw for your needs.
Quality natural kitchen tools are a big part of homesteading, so make a batch of spoon butter to maintain and preserve your investments.
Do you count cows to fall asleep and dream of one day owning a herd of cattle? Check out these tips for getting ready and giving in to your cattle crazy.
Good ecosystem design is a matter of applying key principles to our growing spaces, and biodiversity is a critical first step to sustainability in the garden.
Fermented foods and drinks can really balance out holiday excesses, so make some of this beet and turmeric kvass to enjoy daily for a more healthy gut.
In this excerpt from "The Winter Market Gardener," authors Jean-Martin Fortier and Catherine Sylvestre explore irrigating winter garden crops.
Irish Eyes Farm manager Greg A Lutovsky from the Washington-based seed experts tells us about the 2024 potato trends to look out for.
Whether you’re getting your first or 40th chick, this advice is sure to start chickens off right, so check out these poultry-keeping tips before you begin.
My garden shed is starting to look close to done now, though some important steps remain, including cutting and installing wood for the fascia and soffits.
