How to build a foolproof campfire for cooking

Creating a base with live evergreen boughs, then building up the campfire with dry wood of different types, including plenty…

March 21, 2019 12:45 pm

Here’s what you can plant before the last frost

BDN file photo Some gardeners live in fear of frost. Even as the days begin to warm, a surprise cold…

March 20, 2019 2:45 pm

Why geese are good guard animals

Did you know that geese are good guard animals? Learn why in this an excerpt from The Modern Homesteader's Guide…

March 19, 2019 5:05 pm

What hardiness zones mean and how to determine yours

The 2012 United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Maybe you are a first-time gardener trying to figure…

March 19, 2019 12:00 pm

How to make hummingbird food

Forget the pricy colored water at the store, hummingbird food is easy to make and use in hummingbird feeders. BDN…

March 18, 2019 9:00 am

How to grow an avocado tree from an avocado pit

Curious about growing avocado trees? Before you toss the avocado pit, consider growing your own with this easy tutorial. This…

March 15, 2019 1:38 pm

You’re putting your insect repellent on wrong

An adult mosquito harvesting a blood meal. | Photo by Griffin Dill   Irritating biting flies like mosquitoes, black flies…

March 15, 2019 7:35 am

Homesteading skills for sustainability

It's such a nice idea: living gently, in a way that is kind to you and the Earth. But a…

March 14, 2019 5:16 pm

Before the bee packets arrive, prepare for your beehive

April’s spring showers bring the May flowers and May brings the packaged honey bees that will pollinate and feed on…

March 14, 2019 4:11 pm

9 handy videos to help with your spring repairs

Photo by Gabor Degre Between the freezing cold temperatures and the wet, heavy snow, winter months can wreak havoc on…

March 14, 2019 11:18 am

9 natural spring cleaning hacks we love

Photo via RawPixel.com via Pexel The weather is warming and spring cleaning is just around the corner. The annual scrub…

March 13, 2019 4:14 pm

6 gardening apps for planning your plantings

Composite image by Aislinn Sarnacki A great way to prepare for the growing season is to carefully map out your…

March 13, 2019 10:00 am