Give a Garden Path a Makeover With Wood Chip Mulch
June 18, 2018We evaluated the people, plants and space affected by the path, and using wood chips we created a little sanctuary.
5 Herbal Gift Kits for Your Next Celebration
June 15, 2018Coffee, tea, flavor extracts, foot scrubs, baby balm—even coasters—you can make personal and uncommon gifts from the herbs you grow.
DIY Itchy Stix for Bug-Bite Relief
May 22, 2018My homemade anti-itch sticks are perfect for treating the discomfort of pesky bug bites. Their easy-to-apply form makes it convenient for letting older kids self-treat.
4 Ways to Capture the Essence of Lilacs
May 19, 2018If you already enjoy the fragrance of lilacs as they blossom in the spring, you’ll absolutely love these projects that put the flowers to use.
Are Hobby Farmers “Real” Farmers? You Bet We Are
April 18, 2018A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of “real” farmers. It showed me that some people obviously don’t understand what we do or why.
The Various Uses for Wood From the Trees on Your Farm
February 20, 2018If you’re fortunate (and a good woodworker), you can harvest wood to make furniture, flooring, fence posts, tool handles and baseball bats.
5 Natural Remedies We Used to Fight the Flu This Year
February 16, 2018When the flu hits hard, we fight back with homemade, homegrown remedies. Some work well for prevention, others help recovery and some do both.
5 Healthy Food Resolutions for the New Year
December 29, 2017What you buy, where you buy it and when you use it can all contribute to a healthy-eating regimen.
Make a Quick & Easy DIY Holiday Centerpiece Using a Wreath
December 22, 2017During the busy holiday season it’s tough to find the time to be creative, but this easy DIY holiday centerpiece takes just a few minutes to make.
How to Choose & Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
December 19, 2017If you’re fortunate enough to have coniferous trees growing on your property, consider harvesting one of them to serve as a Christmas tree.
