It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the hyper-consumerism of Christmas. Constant media…
Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter weather is hard on our…
When Irving Fain started Bowery Farms he had a dream; to provide the world with healthy, fresh, pesticide-free greens to consumers via an indoor vertical…
One thing my long-time readers might know about me is how much I love soup. I love eating soup, making soup, and dreaming up new…
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and I've been spending the last few days deciding what to take to my family gathering. I've been…
You might suspect that when you say farewell to the bright lights of the big city, pack the belongings, and head to your own piece…
My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats. When strapping either on to do chores, I thank our ancestors. Many people go snowshoeing…
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much more than that! Don’t settle…
Ya know what I hate? I hate leaving the farm. For almost any reason. Leaving the farm means that I’ve gotta get in my CAR,…
By the time we get through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, it is easy to become burned out on giving…
When I first started gardening, as a total greenhorn, I thought that there was only one harvest opportunity a year. The pre-determined vegetable calendar, to…
No matter if you are producing eggs, honey, milk, or meat, a well-considered animal-husbandry program is essential to the financial success of any homestead operation.…
