“The Worm Farmer’s Handbook” Helps Homesteaders and Entrepreneurs Alike
November 15, 2018In her new book, Rhonda Sherman describes the science as well as the business of vermicomposting in clear and relevant detail.
“Dirt to Soil” Makes a Convincing Case for Regenerative Agriculture
October 11, 2018In his book, Gabe Brown tells how being pushed to the brink of financial ruin led to the almost accidental discovery of profitable and planet-friendly practices.
The Aroma of Pine Is Good Therapy
October 1, 2018A Japanese researcher is among those who’ve found that pine and other coniferous trees help purify air and help human immune systems.
How to Dry Seeds: 3 Techniques for Success
September 13, 2018Saving your own seeds saves money and lets you always grow your favorite varieties. Learn how to dry seeds before storing them for use in next year’s garden.
Leafminers in Swiss Chard: Identify & Control Them Organically
September 6, 2018Occasional leafminers in Swiss chard can make this relatively trouble-free crop problematic. Learn how to ID and control this pest without synthetic pesticides.
Meet the Air Potato: A Perplexing Invasive with Powerful Therapeutic Potential
August 20, 2018Dioscorea bulbifera, the air potato, can grow as much as 8 inches in a day. It has been used in herbal remedies to treat dysentery, diarrhea, sores and tumors.
Chestnut, Ash, Hemlock: Can These Forest Icons Be Saved?
July 16, 2018You can help scientists studying the decimation of these trees by identifying ones that have withstood insects and diseases.
7 Safety Tips for a Controlled Burn
April 10, 2018Controlled burns can be useful, but even with training and tools, a burn can quickly become a runaway wildfire. Here are safety tips.
So You Want to Be a Beekeeper? 6 Winter Tips to Get Started
January 23, 2018If you’ve thought about keeping bees but haven’t yet decided, winter is the ideal time to take the first steps. Here’s what you should do first.
Wolf Teeth in Piglets: To Cut, or Not to Cut?
December 25, 2017Wolf teeth can harm other piglets as well as the sow, but it’s not clear whether cutting them truly prevents this. Here’s what we know.
