Here are several types of beehives to consider

March 29, 2019

When you think of types of beehives favored by backyard beekeepers the first thing to spring to mind is often…

What is square foot gardening and should you try it this spring?

March 28, 2019

Square foot garden. | Courtesy of the Square Foot Gardening Foundation If you watched PBS in the 1980s, you may…

Community apiaries are changing the urban beekeeping game

March 27, 2019

Community apiary at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. | Courtesy of Hudson Gardens There can be many roadblocks to start…

What you should know about off-the-grid parenting

March 26, 2019

Living off the grid is a commitment to self-reliance and sustainability that requires planning and hard work. Whether you create…

What do rabbits eat?

March 25, 2019

Photo by Aislinn Sarnacki When it comes to feeding rabbits, many people have it all wrong thanks to Bugs Bunny,…

How to create a DIY hydroponic system

March 22, 2019

If you want a creative gardening project this spring but do not have yard space for a garden, you could…

How to attract hummingbirds to your yard

March 22, 2019

Photo by Gabor Degre Hummingbirds may seem like mystical sprites reserved for the tropics, but the small birds can be…

What to do with quail eggs

March 21, 2019

Photo by Aphiwat Chuangchoem via Pexels Raising quail on your homestead? Or perhaps you have noticed these tiny, splotchy eggs…

How to build a foolproof campfire for cooking

March 21, 2019

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

Here’s what you can plant before the last frost

March 20, 2019

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