5 DIY bath and beauty products
To make these DIY bath and beauty products, you need a few natural ingredients and little time.
How to keep wildlife out of your garden
Deter deer, rabbits, groundhogs and other common wildlife from ruining your garden with these tips.
April’s gardening to-do list
There are a few more gardening tasks to take care of during April as the ground dries and the temperatures get warmer.
Pick a chick: How to choose the best breed of poultry for your backyard
Ask a dozen a poultry enthusiasts what the best breed of chicken is and you’ll get a dozen different answers.
How to safely burn pasture: 5 tips
With careful planning, burning pasture can produce numerous benefits.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
5 tips for creating a pet-friendly garden
Know which plants are toxic to your pets before you let them loose in your garden.
How to eat seasonally this spring
As the first official day of spring quickly approaches, the thought of fresh fruits and vegetables comes to mind in anticipation of a new growing season.
How to grow, harvest and preserve herbs for tea
Grow herbs for tea in a small section of your garden, in containers on a sunny window sill or in a companion planting arrangement with fruits and vegetables.
Food storage tips for pantry, fridge and freezer
Food storage for some items, like dairy products and meat, are no-brainers, but others may come as a surprise.