
As the growing season comes to a close, support your local farmer and prepare for the winter ahead with these tips.

Aromatherapy isn’t limited to an expensive essential oil bottle. Burn these herbs—many of which you can grow yourself—as incense.
White cod and yellow potatoes are a classic Mediterranean pairing. While a meal centered on this mild, flakey fish can seem gourmet, urban farmers with a busy schedules don’t need to spend a lot of time on it. I cooked up this delicious skillet dish, boasting a kaleidoscope of colors, all in one pan, and […]

Expand your collection of cast iron kitchenware with these sturdy, long-lasting cooking essentials.
Did your pickles turn out less than crisp and delicious? Get to the root of the problem with these pickling tips.
Kale is the perfect crop to grow in fall in winter—it sweetens as the weather cools!

The search for pumpkin-flavored food isn’t difficult in the fall, but homemade treats made from your garden’s fresh pumpkins will beat a pumpkin spice latte any day.
When I started raising chickens, the supportive chicken community that we have today was just beginning to crop up online. The Internet was crawling with novices just like me whose aspirations in sustainability led them to a seemingly sudden chicken obsession. We had more questions than answers. Wannabe chicken keepers looked to legit country farmers […]

Grow greens and root vegetables all winter long by extending the season with low tunnels over your raised garden beds.
Amid the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween is a mix of traditions that honor the dead, and these herbs have played a supporting role.

One of my favorite fall flavors is apples, and these apple-packed pinwheels showcase the best of what the season has to offer in an easy yet impressive breakfast treat. The recipe is easily adaptable given the ingredients you have on hand: You can replace the chopped apples with one cup of applesauce or pumpkin […]
The science of preserving food gets tricky when canning at high altitudes. Make these simple recipe adjustments to keep your final product safe.