Last summer is a memory while the gardens and pastures sleep; we have time and perspective to plan and envision the coming ...

What are some dry land farming methods? Pick up tips for selecting desert-hardy vegetable varieties for a dry climate and ...

How do farmers control weeds? Learn about the advantages of mechanical weed control equipment for small farms.

Bagging blossoms on alternating days can help prevent unintended cross-pollination. I’m an ardent advocate for saving heirloom seeds from your own garden. Letting your garden propagate itself is ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

If you live in eastern North America, from southern Ontario to northern Florida and as far west as Nebraska, you’ve likely been hearing lots of buzz about foraging pawpaws. You might even know ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

4. Old-Fashioned Broom Making Plastic fiber broom falling apart? Take up the time-honored handicraft of broom making. Learn from a longtime Appalachian craftsman how ...

From property land survey to stepping stones, learn basic tips on how to build a walking trail or improve trails around your farm or acreage. Take a walk down the trail of any two homesteads and ...