Are you a Wanna Bee? Build a Solitary-bee House
What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary? If…
The Three Sisters Legacy: The Science Behind Companion Planting
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as having some know-it-all tell you why…
Permaculture: The Truly Sustainable Way of Life
What is Permaculture? Permanent agriculture. A system for feeding and caring for…
Preparing Bees for Winter: Getting Ready to Get Bees Ready For Winter
This was article supposed to be something about how honey bees and…
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Host Plants to Attract Butterflies
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in…
Attracting Beneficials: Garden Good Guys
Whether you are a backyard gardener, an urban homesteader, or you run…
The Magical World of Mycelium: Growing Mushrooms on the Homestead
Mushrooms, or mycelium, make good sense for us homesteaders. They make good…
The Lost Art of Beekeeping?
In 2010 the USDA uncapped their figures: 2009 yielded the lowest recorded…
Garden Seeds, Honeybees, You, and Me
Every day as we read our newspapers, scan our internet forums, or…