Cultivating Carrots in the Homestead Garden
Native to the area known today as Afghanistan, carrots (Daucus carota var.…
The Summer Kitchen: Why It’s Still a Good Idea
Once, on a late September day, my dear hubby came home, opened…
Edible Landscape Additions: Elderberries and Goji Berries
If you are looking for hardy additions to your edible landscape, elderberries…
Guinea Fowl: Something Different in the Garden
An exotic and perhaps odd-looking breed of poultry, the Guinea Fowl, is…
From Starvation to Frozen Dinners in a Few Thousand Years: The History of Refrigeration
It was strawberry season again. Strawberries are so good and so inexpensive…
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…