The introduction of healing herbs into any family usually begins with an adult. The benefits can be felt at every age level, but the enthusiasm is often not that easy to spread.
Photo by Judith Hausman Stew is good for you! Winter is still among us in the New York’s Hudson Valley where I live. The beets and potatoes at the farmers markets are getting a little wrinkled, but a few greens and fresh herbs, grown slowly under snow-dusted hoop houses, are beginning to show up. I […]
Spring forward! Oh, how I love those two little words! They mean longer days in the sun, beautiful blooms, new farm babies, play time in the dirt—and did I mention sunshine?
You might think that applying four coats of varnish to our front door would make me an expert on the subject, but you’d be wrong—or so it seemed when it came time to stain and seal the stairs and handrail.
Get your head out of the jam jar, and try these other tasty recipes for using your strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.
Need a gift for the home cook who has it all? A handmade pot holder sewn in their favorite colors is a creative way to bring warmth into their kitchen.
When renovating your kitchen, keep these commonly overlooked assets in mind.
Could raising your layer hens alongside your tomato starts be an ideal combination on your farm? Ask yourself these four questions to find out.
Minimize the mess and make chicken chores a breeze by selecting the right feeders and waterers for your coop.
While I have plenty of useful tools in my shed, there are five items that I can't garden without. What's your favorite must-have gardening item?
The liver helps the body maintain physical, mental and emotional balance. Here are some plants that can be made into teas and tinctures to help the liver maintain that balance.
