During the winter months, we heat our house entirely with wood. It’s a popular heating choice up here where the trees ...
Growing Green Beans Indoors in Wintertime
Those of us who grow as much of our own food as possible can get disheartened during the winter. After all, aside from a ...
How to Grow Radishes in Your Garden
Have you ever noticed that when you look for help on how to grow radishes, everyone just says “Oh radishes are easy!”? ...
15 Reasons Why You Should Consider Growing Yarrow in Your Garden
You're probably familiar with this cheerful little wildflower, which grows wild all around the country. Whether it ...
15 Giant Vegetables You Can Grow in Your Garden
When county fair season arrives, all the giant vegetables get to show off their beautiful shapes, sizes, and colors. ...
All About the Little Known Jerusalem Artichoke Plant
What is a Jerusalem artichoke plant? For years I’d heard the name, but I had no image to attach it to. I thought it ...
A Guide to Planting a Wonderful Permaculture Fruit Tree Guild
Are you familiar with the concept of a permaculture fruit tree guild? If you're not, prepare to be astonished. It's an ...
17 Edible Ground Cover Plants that are both Delicious and Decorative
Do you ever get tired of looking at grass? I do. Smooth, green lawns are all well and good for a few games of ...
17 Wonderful Dandelion Uses You Might Not Know About
We’ve been poisoning and pulling up these cheerful, summer flowers for decades. But it’s time to reconsider. For ...
12 of the Most Versatile Duck Breeds to Fill Your Homestead
Ducks are beautiful, comical animals. They blather about the yard, in search of deep puddles and tasty slugs. They'll ...