Children’s immune systems are bound to get exercised with illness, especially this time of year. Grow herbs to have on hand to treat the symptoms and help them get well.
Generally I swap soup for salad in the depth of winter, but I still have access to heartier salad greens grown in area hoop houses. To adhere to January’s calorie-cutback resolutions, I just have to include some salads into my daily meals. The combination of squash, winter radish and spinach not only tastes wonderful, it […]
The inspiration for these handmade Valentines come from a traditional English craft and can be customized as gift toppers, corsages, ornaments and more.
Having a fire starter handy can be a savior in any number of homestead projects. Reuse spent materials around the farm to make your own with your kids.
When we found evidence of a secret garden visitor munching on our homegrown tomatoes, we turned to the locals to fill us in on the details.
If you have a coyote problem and aren’t quite ready to get out the shotgun, let me introduce you to the world of "Coyote Hazing.”
Have you ever found little mouse droppings peppered throughout your coop bedding—black oval pellets about the size of a grain of rice? Evidence of rodents in your chicken coop can be unnerving, but it’s important to recognize that winter is a hungry time for wild animals. The reward of a warm bed and a full […]
Prevent roaming felines from making your vegetable bed their litter box with this selection of deterrents.
Use the downtime in your winter months to tackle farm and kitchen projects that have been lingering around your homestead.
Pine trees take center stage in the winter, but their historical use as a decongestant and pain reliever has fallen by the wayside.
Citrus abounds in winter. Fragrant Meyer lemons weigh down California trees, and tangerines and grapefruits swell in Florida’s groves this time of year. Even if they aren’t local in your area, they are some of the freshest fruits available on grocery store shelves. I used a variety of citrus treasures in place of tomatoes to […]
Extend your market season and set yourself apart from other vendors by selling signature homemade foods, care products, crafts and resale items.
