How to incubate quail eggs

Scott Huber, owner of Itty Bitty Farm in Columbia Falls, displaying differently patterned quail eggs. | Photo by Sam Schipani…

August 7, 2019 4:52 pm

We tested 5 reef-safe sunscreens. Here is what we thought.

Photo by Julia Bayly Sunscreen is essential to protect against the harmful rays of the sun during summer fun, but…

August 7, 2019 1:51 pm

What are cover crops?

In the winter, many fields and garden plots lay fallow. Come spring, those spaces are usually filled with weeds. Cover…

August 6, 2019 5:04 pm

How to organize your closet

If you dread opening the door to your bedroom closet, you aren’t alone. This little storage room, crammed with clothes…

August 6, 2019 4:04 pm

Essential skills for backyard farmers

Photo by Ashley L. Conti Starting your own backyard farm can be intimidating, especially if you are new to the…

August 5, 2019 12:48 pm

What to make with sheep milk

Sheep are mostly valued for their wool and meat in the United States -- but what about their milk? More…

August 2, 2019 4:35 pm

Backyard chicken processing 101

Myke Russel and Kathryn Cody, owners of November’s Harvest Farm in Limington, preparing for a chicken processing workshop at the…

August 1, 2019 4:42 pm

There are specific definitions of what qualifies as a farm

Photo by Julia Bayly A working farm has a lot going on. It can be a place that harvests produce,…

August 1, 2019 12:11 pm

If you want to enjoy bitter vegetables, science says eat more of them

Photo by Gabor Degre Even the thought of eating broccoli, kale and arugula makes many people pucker, but if you…

July 31, 2019 12:49 pm

Science says babies exposed to livestock develop healthier immune systems

Photo by Abigail Curtis Could playing with livestock improve your baby’s health? New research suggests it might. In a study…

July 30, 2019 9:00 am

10 Food hacks for easy summer dinners

Photo by Sam Schipani Summer is a delicious season, filled with grilling, shopping at farmers markets filled with fresh vegetables…

July 29, 2019 3:20 pm

Is rewilding right for your homestead?

Aerial view of The Living Centre, a rewilded property in London, Ontario, Canada. | Photo by Shantree Kacera Many homesteaders…

July 29, 2019 9:00 am