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“Hairy vine, no friend of mine. Leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on a Maine…

Anyone who has raised egg-laying chickens dreads noticing a hen sitting in the same place for days on end on a…

Coin trap filters like this can be cleaned of any debris. | Photo by Amber Peabody Most people know to clean…

Food waste is a problem of an epidemic, especially -- perhaps contradictorily -- among health-conscious consumers.…

BDN File Photo For thousands of years the only way for humans to get milk from a dairy cow was by hand, a…

Photo by Gabor Degre The first Saturday in May is set aside for gardening and convening with nature … in a most…

As an experienced home cook, I can’t help but play favorites when it comes to ingredients, and in my kitchen,…

Photo by Sam Schipani There are many advantages to starting seeds indoors including the control it gives you…

Photo by Khari Hayden from Pexels There comes a time in the lives of many landowners when a tree…

When it comes to bringing new life to your garden, print is certainly not dead. In fact, if you are growing…

Photo by Gabor Degre Deer meat has gotten a bad reputation for being a tough, chewy, gamey meat that’s…

Interested in growing lavender seeds? These tips will help you get started. Guest post by Krystal…