Bartering services is a natural form of exchange seen in plant and animal communities that humans don’t take advantage of often enough.
Rachel Hurd Anger Not long ago, one of my hens laid an egg that weighed a mere ounce—even smaller than the USDA’s minimum weight for a peewee egg. Since then, the same hen has laid one more. Two days after I’d brought that second egg in from the nest box, I was busy getting the […]
A tomato of a different color, this variety is known more for its exceptional flavor than its stunning good looks.

Do you have what it takes to raise chickens organically? Here’s what you need to know from pastured poultry to non-GMO feed and antibiotic-free practices.

The Lambkin is a small variety of Piel de Sapo, and its sweet, juicy flavor has earned it a spot in my future gardens.

Grow this sweet root crop and leave it in the ground to harvest all throughout the winter.
The tropical-looking purple passionflower is actually a U.S. native whose fruit can be enjoyed and leaves can be used medicinally.

Understand how these microscopic pests work so you can spot their damage and save your crop.