Five Fun Farmers’ Market Products: Draw Interest to Your Table
Participating in a farmers' market is a great income opportunity that allows…
Elder: Heirloom Herb and Source of Elderberry Syrup
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. …
Reading the Weather
The ability to read the weather is a valuable skill practiced by…
Basement Bunnies and Grow-box Gardening: The Challenges of Urban Homesteading
Tammy Curry greeted me with fresh homemade bread, slathered with butter, and…
Noxious Weeds …or Are They?
"Oh, this is beautiful!" I sighed. My fiancé had brought me out…
The Praying Mantis: A Gardener’s Friend
The warmth of spring brings out the start of the gardening season…
Pros and Cons of Owning a Rain Barrel on the Homestead
Water is more than just a basic need; it is an essential…
Top Ten Wild Birds for Controlling Insects in the Garden
Destructive insects munching away on your garden plants can quickly wreak havoc…
Africa’s Super Crop: The Ancient Grain That Thrives Where Others Fail
Imagine if you had the option of inventing a new crop that…
Tips from an Established Forest Garden
Starting a forest garden on your homestead is one of the best…
Genteel Chamomile
"Chamomile is put to divers and sundry uses, both for pleasure and…
Growing Cash: Simple Ways to Make Your Garden Turn a Profit
Whether we work acres of land or tend a container garden, homesteaders…
