For homeowners, lead hazards can be frightening. Here are some tips to help
Workers remove cedar shingles, coated with lead-based paint from Jon and Briar Fishman’s camp in Northport, Maine,…
Basic poultry hygiene is crucial for health of backyard chickens
When it comes to the health of backyard chickens, cleanliness is key for human and animal safety, according to…
How to make goat’s milk soap from scratch
Walking into whichever store you purchase your body wash products from is no doubt overwhelming. There are…
How to reduce food waste with fermented vegetables
Mary Margaret Ripley chops carrots in preparation to ferment them in jars with ginger, curry powder and brine at…
Is it edible? The practical science of mushroom foraging
Is it edible? What you need to know about mushroom foraging and mushroom identification from a former plant…
This is what should be on your fall gardening to-do list
When the air turns and the leaves fall, being nestled next to the window with a book and a blanket is where folks…
How to protect your yard against unwanted critters
Perhaps your home is free of unwanted critters, including rats, mice, squirrels and bats, but is your yard equally…
How to compost successfully
There’s a lot more to composting than simply throwing your kitchen scraps into a bin and reaping the benefits of a…
How to build a compost-heated shower
Looking for a more natural way to have warm showers? A compost-heated shower uses the natural heat to warm water…