Do you eat the rainbow? Here’s what produce colors mean for your nutrition

Photo by Gabor Degre Skittles may have coined the catchphrase “Taste the Rainbow” to sell their colorful, sugary candies, but…

March 12, 2019 2:18 pm

Are wooly Mangalitsa pigs right for your homestead?

Mangalitsa piglets. | Photo by Tim Winkler If you’re considering moving away from conventional breeds to add a little diversity…

March 12, 2019 10:02 am

Should you experiment with hugelkultur in your garden?

Most gardeners are accustomed to using a single method of gardening, maybe a plot or a raised bed. There are…

March 11, 2019 5:14 pm

10 gardening quotes that we love

Because of the intellectual stimulation and therapeutic benefits it provides, gardening has long attracted some of the world’s greatest thinkers.…

March 8, 2019 2:12 pm

How to pick a fruit tree for your yard

Fruit trees — just a few or a whole orchard — can produce fruit for eating and making into jams,…

March 6, 2019 1:03 pm

How to plant garlic in the spring

Although garlic is usually planted in the fall, planting garlic in the spring will yield a harvest. But it’s a…

March 5, 2019 12:30 pm

How to use natural Easter egg dye

Easter is a time to celebrate the bounty of spring. What better way than to use fresh fruits and vegetables…

March 5, 2019 8:00 am

Merissa Alink teaches others frugal homesteading

We all come across tough times but for some, that’s the jumping off point for something better. That was the…

March 4, 2019 2:00 pm

Easy ways to practice plastic-free gardening

Plastic-free gardening is possible. These easy ideas and tips for using more sustainable materials will help you ditch the plastic…

March 4, 2019 9:00 am

Are chickens right for you? This chicken rental service will help you find out

Interested in raising chickens but not sure if you're ready to commit? This chicken rental service will help you find…

February 28, 2019 1:17 pm

Katie Elzer-Peters teaches how to eat without waste

Photo courtesy of Quarto Author Katie Elzer-Peters has always had a love of plants and has been gardening. Her book,…

February 28, 2019 10:26 am

These tips for feeding wild birds may surprise you

Bird feeders, suet, seed. Here's what you need to know about feeding wild birds. A tufted titmouse snags a seed…

February 27, 2019 4:11 pm