To anyone who has ever gone down the rabbit hole of chickens vs. ducks, I applaud you for even questioning which is better. (Sorry, chicken-enthusiasts. Ducks rule.) Naturally, what’s best …
Chives are not necessarily the most popular herbs to grow in the garden, but they certainly should be. They look fantastic, whether in a herb patch or as a stunning …
Sage is a favorite herb among gardeners, home DIYers, and home cooks alike. Not only is it an incredibly easy herb to grow, thriving in the worst of conditions, but …
In the world of horticulture, peat moss possesses many qualities we want in a growing medium. Peat moss has a lightweight and spongy texture. It has the uncanny ability to …
It’s sweet corn season! Eating fresh corn on the cob is something we all look forward to each summer. But as you’re working your way through our list of 20 …
While supermarkets and supply chains have made it possible for us to eat nearly any food we want at any time of the year, there remains one delicious treat that …
Finding free food is always a cause for celebration among the homesteading types, and the pawpaw is a prized yet often forgotten option. Considered the largest native North American fruit, …
Dill, garlic and beans – they are the melodious summer trio that sings to your taste buds. But, you don’t have to sacrifice yourself to only eat them under the …
You’ve pulled a year’s worth of produce from your garden. Now it’s time to give your soil a rest. Today, your goal is to learn how to mulch your garden …
I want you to take a moment to peek out the window at your garden. Specifically, look at your tomatoes. If it’s late summer, you’re probably wondering when your tomato …
Do you grow herbs in your garden? Herbs have been an important part of human history long before we figured out how to farm. We relied on wild-foraged plants for …
In what sort of situation would it ever make sense to can water ahead of an emergency or an inclement situation? There’s a little clue for you there. It all …
Like most people these days, we’ve cut way back on red meat. Setting aside the environmental impact of raising cattle and the moral hazards of the beef supply chain, it …
Have you ever encountered something in the kitchen where it seems like everyone knows about it except for you? And then when you find out about it, you want to …
Rhubarb is an easy to grow vegetable that’s right at home in the perennial food garden. Plant it once and it will produce for decades, growing nicely alongside other forever …
Oh my gosh, this heat, right? When it’s so hot that taking a shower three times a day seems completely reasonable, the temperature is all anyone can talk about. “It’s …
Tomatoes can be such a fussy fruit to grow year after year. Too much water, not enough water, tomato hornworms, blossom end rot, blight – the list of tomato problems …
It’s hard to be cool as a cucumber when your garden gifts you with numerous and beautiful cukes, more than you can eat at once. For, as we all know, …
Exuding that telltale sweet piny fragrance, rosemary is an easy plant to grow that demands very little from the home gardener. And because a single plant can grow at least …
Nature really is a mad scientist. Take the litchi tomato as a prime example of a smattering of weird and wonderful traits, all in one plant. With its deeply lobed …
Container gardening can be a rewarding pursuit that can really help you make the most of all the space you have available. A container garden can be indoors, under cover …
Out of all rooms in the home, it is the kitchen that collects more than its fair share of plastic. Waste comes in the form of bagged fruits, vegetables and …
Angora rabbits are adorable, fluffy, and a useful addition to the homestead. Before you go out and buy one, there are some things you need to know. This homestead critter …
Widely cultivated as an herb, spice, and vegetable, parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is so much more than a decorative garnish. Native to the Mediterranean region, its name is derived from Greek …