There’s no shortage of apples this time of year, so put them to use in drinks and dishes that range from sweet to savory.
Modern chickens have been bred to ovulate like gangbusters. On average, an egg is produced every 26 hours when a hen is in her prime. When day-old chicks arrive, not much bigger than eggs, it’s hard to imagine that they’ll ever produce more food than you can eat, but they do! The amount my hens […]
Intimidated by the idea of using fermented foods in your standard, everyday fare? This book is here to help you include fermented vegetables in every meal you eat.
You’ll quickly notice the hallmark of the stinkhorn mushroom: a foul odor that can’t be missed.
The death of a tree, as with the end of the growing season, rejuvenates other life—we just have to open our eyes to see it.
Granola is a cozy breakfast classic that can be eaten a number of ways: With warm milk or cold yogurt. Mixed dried apricots or fresh apple chunks. Chock full of roasted almonds and sunflower seeds or nut-less. Granola is so quick and easy to make that it’s fun to create a custom seasonal blend or […]
Decorate for the harvest season with these easy-to-make fabric pumpkin made from materials found around the house.
The rustic setting of your farm’s barn can make your next party memorable—but you’ll need to put in the work ahead of time.
This sweet cherry-tomato hybrid is a hardy plant and delicious to cook with—a win-win for any urban home gardener.
There’s no one way to balance soil fertility. Try one of these techniques to grow your best crop yet.
Squash are a giving garden crop, but here’s what you can do when the harvest gets overwhelming.
City peeps raise chickens for many reasons that can vary from one backyard coop to the next. If you’re thinking about taking on a flock of your own, give serious consideration to the benefits it will bring you and your homestead. Here are the reasons I think chicken keeping is so great. 1. A Taste […]
