Weed ‘Em and Eat: 7 Common Edible Lawn Plants for Early Spring
The snow is melting. The birds are chirping. The promise of a…
Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing…
Stop! Don’t Feed That Pigweed to the Pigs!
I had to go to Africa to discover pigweed. But, once smitten,…
Herbal Medicines for Fall and Winter
By now you have probably harvested and preserved your summer produce for…
Against the Grain: The Paleolithic Diet
I always believed a variety of natural, wholesome foods is pretty much…
Early Spring Wild Edibles: It’s Time to Go Foraging!
Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle…
Morel Hunters: Foraging for Morel Mushrooms
When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground…
Decorating with Mother Nature
The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to…
Go Nuts! Squirrel Away These Savory Snacks
Just like the squirrels I watch as I jog near my rural…
Catch the Feverfew
Since the time of Plutarch, feverfew has been used in the Western…
Edible Flowers: A Rose by Any Other Name Just Might be Lunch
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one…
Forage for Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis) is commonly recognized as the herb with cucumber-like tasting…