Use wick watering to keep your plants hydrated. Self watering wick systems are simple to assemble, and they use less water than other methods. Wick watering is a lesser-known method of efficient ...

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

Ninety frost-free days here in the mountains of Idaho close to the Canadian border are not enough to raise most vegetable crops. For several years, I watched in frustration as my tomato and corn crops ...

Save the rain for a sunny day build a rainwater collection system that’ll store 275 gallons in recycled water containers in a system five times bigger than the typical rain barrel. Reposted with ...

It’s satisfying to imagine how to make the land less quiet and then to make it happen. Inspiring examples of enlivening the land are all around us.

Using milk on your compost and in your garden will probably come as a surprise to most. Upon closer inspection, however, it starts to make sense. The amino acids, proteins, enzymes and natural sugars ...

Simple: Build more — and bigger — hoophouses a whole lot sooner, like from the beginning. Whether you’re a market gardener wanting to extend your season or a family looking to grow more of your own ...

With proper design and careful installation, a solar water-heating system can provide a large percentage of a home’s hot water for many years with little maintenance. Yes, a solar hot-water heater can ...

An ideal staple crop for those seeking to meet most of their food needs with homegrown produce would be nutrient-dense, offer high yields, and have excellent flavor and storage qualities. A crop that ...

This pea plant shows the cupped leaves that indicate the soil contains damaging levels of a potent herbicide. Last fall, our report on manure, hay and compost contaminated with Milestone herbicide ...

Where do seeds come from? Seed catalogue owners demystify the seed manufacturing process and give opinions on the reasons for the continuing seed shortage. There is an audio version of this article ...

Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it's better to use a fixed system with a backup generator to preserve your EV battery.