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

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Each week during the growing season, volunteers fill what’s lovingly called “The Sharing Fridge” with fresh organic produce ...

Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and ...

Uses for witch hazel span the pollinator and human world. It's a crucial food source for pollinators late in the year, and it's approved for use as a base in skin care products.

Bison have fascinated me since I saw my first one at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. This may seem weird, as I was born and raised in New Hampshire, and, historically, since ...

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 ...

Slice, cube, or coarsely chop the roots, and cut the hot peppers in halves or quarters. Pack the herbal ingredients tightly into a pint jar, and fill all the way to the neck with vinegar, making sure ...

Belly view of a healthy channel catfish. Starting your own catfish stock is easier than you might think. Learn how to raise catfish at home in a pond to harvest for the dinner table. Raising channel ...

Discover how to make prepared horseradish for a spicy kick to your meals and for a winter wellness boost. If you’ve ever grated fresh horseradish, you know it’ll wake you right up! This cold-tolerant ...

While foraging, hunting, gardening and gathering for his livelihood, Miles Olson’s experiences have given him a unique perspective on "rewiliding," radical self-reliance, and the impact of ...

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 ...