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.

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 ...

Because this bread isn't kneaded, it has an almost cake-like texture. It's a bread meant for homemade jam and butter. In 1708, when this recipe was published, eggs were backyard eggs, milk was raw ...

Business people shake hands outdoors in sun. Business, teamwork. Handshake, joint work of people. Partners agreed, concluding a deal, a sign of consent to shake hands. Women reach out to each other.

Spring Conference with Organic Growers School and Mother Earth News Learn to to cultivate food equity and diversity initiatives, self-sufficiency, health and well-being, and environmental ...

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 ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, or generously grease with vegetable oil. With an electric mixer set on low speed, cream together maple ...

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 ...