A visit from friends or family can mean precious time spent with loved ones—and a little help with farmstead chores.
Two kids dish on why making a solar oven is the best family project ever.

The larvae of these insects are an asset to your garden, so plant native plants and herbs to make them feel at home.

Spiders can be a huge help around the farm, so don't squish one until you learn about the role it plays.
Despite my best intentions in watering my garden, no irrigation I can provide seems to top the power of rainwater.
Try writing down your definition of a just food system, and you might find it’s harder to put into words than you think.

Include these ground covers in areas of the farm where weeds are a problem and mowing is tough.

If you’re a fan of oversized burritos or have any sort of opinion on GMO food labeling, you’ve likely heard the big news this week from fast-food chain Chipotle: They’re going GMO-free. Chipotle has been on a long journey to appeal the green foodie through its “Food With Integrity” motto. It has made a […]

Lanky and sticky, this clinging weed can be gathered in springtime as a helper for removing congestion from various parts of the body.
The charm of a small yard with a flock of hens is indisputable, but raising chickens in the city can present some aesthetic challenges. If your coop is stationary, you probably have a uniform plot of brown underneath the run. If you have a mobile coop, maybe you have some circles worn into the […]
Use your farm-grown broomcorn to make a handy tool for cleaning up messes around the farm or home.
Celebrate the onset of spring and spread a little joy in your community by surprising neighbors with baskets or cones full of homemade or homegrown treasures.