Best crops to grow to make money

Photo by Troy R. Bennett Growing your own food is rewarding, but if you have been successfully gardening for several…

June 13, 2019 2:01 pm

What are microgreens and why should you eat them?

Arugula microgreens. | Photo by Pamela Hargest With delicate stems and tiny leaves, microgreens are often found sprinkled on salads…

June 12, 2019 4:25 pm

How to make your own vegetable broth out of food scraps

Because I do not compost in my apartment, I have started saving my vegetable scraps from cooking in the freezer…

June 12, 2019 12:10 pm

6 easy upcycling projects for a rainy day

When rain puts a halt to outdoor projects and chores, it’s a great time to get creative indoors. Upcycling old…

June 11, 2019 4:48 pm

Thinking of raising goats? Here’s what you need to know before you do

One-day-old Oberhasli goats at Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, Maine. | Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Maybe you visited a…

June 11, 2019 1:40 pm

What’s the right size tractor for your homestead?

Both these tractors have Rollover Protection Systems [ROPS]. The larger one is a 90HP with bucket and weighted tires, the…

June 10, 2019 2:09 pm

What is permaculture?

Apple tree blossoms at the Terrell House in Orono. | Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Forget sustainability. For those who…

June 7, 2019 12:32 pm

Why you should put nooch on everything you eat

Nutritional yeast, or nooch, is a pantry staple among vegans. | Photo by Natalie Williams Mention nutritional yeast to the…

June 6, 2019 2:47 pm

Inside the classical method of homeschooling

Photo by Nichole Beaudry The classical method is one of the more well-known types of homeschooling. It’s the stereotype people…

June 6, 2019 9:00 am

Dandelions, mint, other edible plants that spread and take over

Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki Planting a neat cluster of mint in your herb garden may seem like a great idea.…

June 5, 2019 5:09 pm

Inside the unit studies method of homeschooling

Photo by Misty Bailey, Joy in the Journey Unit studies is a homeschooling method popular with parent teachers because it…

June 5, 2019 9:00 am

How to milk a goat

Mandy Wheaton milks a Nubian goat on her homestead, Wheaton Mountain Farm in Bucksport, Maine. | Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki…

June 4, 2019 12:47 pm