Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

How much land are you tending? What is the terrain like? Are you manicuring the grounds, or just knocking back weeds and ...

I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing ...

Raising dairy cows can easily provide your family with all the milk, cheese, and other dairy products you'll ever need — even if you only have one cow. Originally published as "A BACKYARD DAIRY ...

Growing a great vegetable garden involves juggling the needs of dozens of different crops, but figuring out when to plant what — and where — just got easier.

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

There are many elderflower medicinal uses. This recipe for elderflower honey can be used as an effective remedy against colds and allergies.

More than 2,000 gardeners participated in our Worst Garden Weeds survey, helping us identify the 10 worst weeds in North America and the best organic control methods. Find out how to battle crab ...

Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Read more.

Horticultural vinegar, diluted to 15 to 20 percent acetic acid, is used as an ingredient for making defoliants for controlling weeds, including poison ivy. The formula containing defoliants can be ...

Make a shift for towards a more environmentally sustainable life style, while saving a bit of money, by handwashing your clothes.