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When our clothes are threadbare and no longer spark joy, it may be time to clear them from your closet. For those…

Wax, wicks, what could be complicated? A lot actually — there's a science to it. These candle making tips will…

A future farmer checks out an electric powered farm tractor during a demonstration at the University of Oregon.…

Photo by Gabor Degre If you’ve ever dreamed of homesteading but don’t know how to get started, farm…

Photo by Gabor Degre Starting a community garden can be a terrific way to grow vegetables and help people in…

When Harold Thornbro was undergoing treatment for colon cancer, he was inspired to completely change his life.…

A chicken-sized bird originating from Africa, the guinea fowl is prized by many farmers and homesteaders…

Lee Traister’s life took her in many directions before she landed on her homestead in North Carolina. Traister,…

Your kitchen may be clean, but is it green? If you are looking to green your lifestyle habits, your kitchen is…

Highland cattle |Photo courtesy of the Livestock Conservancy If you were to visit a large commercial farm, you…

We live in a disposable culture. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American…

Teri Page always loved to teach people how to get better in touch with the world around them. For years, she…