For many folks, mead is something you read about in books with dwarves and elves, not something you actually drink. But for those of us in the know, mead is …

Do you enjoy watching birds from the window, peering out several times a day to see what is going on in the outside world? If you would like to increase …

Birdscaping. Did you even know that was a thing or a necessary and environmentally-friendly act that you can easily carry out in your own backyard? If you’ve already encountered this …

In my mind, it’s simple – if you enjoy cooking, you should have a culinary herb garden. The plants beautify your home, the flavor and scent of fresh herbs are …

You don’t need to wait for spring to arrive before you get your garden started. In a colder climate zone, it makes sense to get started by sowing seeds early …

The number one reason for most people choosing container vegetable gardening is to save space. While this is a fantastic reason to get started, it is by no means the …

The aroma and texture of finished compost – or humus – is a divine thing. Rich, dark, and crumbly, humus has a sweet, loamy, and deeply earthy scent that is …

Witch hazel was the first product that got me started down the path of using natural products in the home. Like most teenagers, I struggled with acne, nothing serious, but …

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) is a once-upon-a-time beloved perennial that slowly fell out of fashion, and popularity, after the World Wars. At that time, it seemed that it was only good …

Choosing the right layout ideas for your vegetable garden can make a big difference. Create growing areas and locate plants to make the most of your space. When you do, …

If you’re even the slightest bit interested in natural remedies or improving your health, then I’m sure you’ve heard all about the fantastic health benefits of apple cider vinegar. It …

Getting more value from your garden produce or farmers’ market haul is always the goal, and few kitchen hacks have a higher return on investment than fermenting. Small batch fermentation …

Many folks enjoy the annual tradition of blooming an amaryllis bulb at Christmas time. Their bright, showy blooms bring festive cheer to the winter holidays. If you’ve got an amaryllis, …

When you reside in climate with a winter solstice, any way you can extend the growing season is an absolute win. For many, starting seeds indoors will help to jump …

Rhubarb is one of the best known edible perennials, and a great choice for many gardens. It is typically a low-maintenance plant that will not require a huge amount of care. …

I’ll bet right now you’re beginning to feel the onset of that annual Christmas tradition – the post-holiday hangover. Not that kind of hangover, but the one that always shows …

At the start of a new year, full of hope and aspirations of better times ahead, most gardeners are already dreaming of planting hundreds of tiny seeds in the soil. …

Your home is your nest. The place where you rest and find respite from the crazy world outside your walls. But is it a safe place? We are not referring …

If there’s one thing many homesteaders wish they had more of, it’s storage space in the kitchen. A lot of self-sufficiency projects happen in this room, and finding the space …

Turmeric is deliciously beautiful and bright yellow spice that is native to Southern Asia and is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine. You’ll most likely recognize it from all those …

Gardens of the north enter a state of deep slumber from December to March. Covered by a blanket of snow, winter temperatures are often too cold and daylight hours too …

With plenty of time on your hands, has your mind ever wandered to the garden, and to how you might go about attracting beneficial insects to your space? If so, …

When did ‘craisins’ become a thing? I’m pretty sure if you had asked me if I wanted dried cranberries on my salad as a kid, I would have looked at …

Citrus fruit goes hand in hand with the holidays. It’s the time of year when oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, and the like are at their peak of freshness. While I can …