Why you should plant flowers in your vegetable garden
Pink zinnias growing beside tomato and squash plants. | Photo by Bob Schamerhorn
Vegetable gardens are often…
Easy soil tests you can do at home
Photo by Gabor Degre
Soil is the foundation of your garden. Knowing what makes up your soil -- and how to…
How to transplant seedlings
Photo by Sam Schipani
Whether you started your seeds indoors or purchase them from a nursery, it's nearing time…
How to choose a naturopathic doctor
Dr. Amy Rothenberg, ND, knows full well she could see three times the patients a day that normally pass…
A guide to baby animals
Chicks, foals, kittens, kids, piglets ... aren't baby animals just adorable? They're also a tremendous…
Is the Seedsheet Mini good for apartment dwellers?
As an apartment-dweller, I do a fair amount of gardening indoors, and anyone who has read my New Year’s…
What is a lash egg?
Photo by Rachel Vine from Pexels
A particularly nasty surprise to find in a chicken coop, a lash…
A guide to the different types of garlic
A comparison between hardneck and softneck garlic. | Photo by David Fuller
Beloved for its culinary uses (not…
What to do with used tea bags
Enjoying a cup of tea? Before you toss those tea leaves or used tea bags, read this. There are many ways they can…
Things to know before you drill a well
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Accessing your own water via a well is sometimes necessary, sometimes preferred. But creating a…
How to prepare for emergencies when you live off the grid
When you live off the grid, planning is essential to keep your family safe and secure. Here's how to prepare for…
‘Bless This Mess’ is a fun take on homesteading stereotypes
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ABC’s new comedy "Bless This Mess" premiered to mixed reviews Tuesday night with critics…