The Secret to Cuddly Chickens
If you have ever raised chickens with the intention of pets, you have likely experienced the joy of forging a bond, only to discover the heartbreak of rejection the second you moved them to their coop. This textbook scenario is the very reason many chickenkeepers give up on a flock of cuddly pet chickens and settle for the usual transactional…
Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the soil more available for plants to use. They are sometimes used as an ingredient in expensive plant sprays and fertilizers in gardening stores and catalogs. Though actually, these enzyme plant potions are simple to make at home. The recipes were given to me by a friend, who worked…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The result is a short, neat, monoculture plot of grass that extends from fence to fence, leaving you with the obligation to mow it weekly, lest the neighbors think you are falling back on your duties. And dandelions beware! Weeds are not allowed in a perfectly green lawn. They…
The Secret to Cuddly Chickens
If you have ever raised chickens with the intention of pets, you have likely experienced the joy of forging a bond, only to discover the heartbreak of rejection the second you moved them to their coop. This textbook scenario is the very reason many chickenkeepers give up on a flock of cuddly pet chickens and settle for the usual transactional…
Enzymes for Plants: The Secret to Boosting Harvests and Blooms
A great secret to a thriving garden, enzymes make nutrients in the soil more available for plants to use. They are sometimes used as an ingredient in expensive plant sprays and fertilizers in gardening stores and catalogs. Though actually, these enzyme plant potions are simple to make at home. The recipes were given to me by a friend, who worked…
8 Benefits of Wildflower Lawns
Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The result is a short, neat, monoculture plot of grass that extends from fence to fence, leaving you with the obligation to mow it weekly, lest the neighbors think you are falling back on your duties. And dandelions beware! Weeds are not allowed in a perfectly green lawn. They…
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Can You Double-Dig It? The Teachings of Rudolf Steiner
In the fall of 1980, I found myself on a hillside in…
Weird Things to Grow and Market on the Homestead
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Growing Horseradish on the Homestead
Growing horseradish on your homestead offers several benefits. First, it is a…
Undeservingly Unpopular Garden Plants to Try
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The $8.16 Do-It-Yourself Garden Irrigator
Editor's Note: This article was written many years ago, but still holds…
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Springing Some Leeks (and Other Ephemeral Gems)
It’s spring, so it’s wild leek season here in Connecticut. Foraging for…
Free Eats! Combating the Rising Cost of Food
I try really hard to keep within our food budget. I also…
Growing Horseradish on the Homestead
Growing horseradish on your homestead offers several benefits. First, it is a…
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