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…
"The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and where…
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one big adventure. People who are serious about it are the committed type.…
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact, it wasn’t until the early twentieth century, around the era of alcohol…
"There's rosemary, that's for remembrance; pray, love, remember: and there is pansies. That's for thoughts. There's fennel for you, and columbines: there's rue for…
I have a perversion. When I go for a walk around my place, it may appear that I’m enjoying my time in nature, but…
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in your garden, or you want to venture into some sort of for-profit…
When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground is warm and damp, it is spring in Minnesota and it is…
If you are looking for another income opportunity for your homestead, consider selling specialty herbs and fresh cut flowers. It is easy to make money…
Grow Hardy Plants and Preserve the Food Chain with a Seed Library It occurred to me, as I was writing this, that maybe I should…
I don't know about you, but one of the things I appreciate most in a plant, that is, if I'm going to be expending…
How to Create a 12-Month Garden A homestead is not complete without a kitchen garden and a homestead business is not complete without a market…
