Essential oils 101
Essential oils contain all the organic compounds, elements and constituents from the plant which they are derived. Their powerful properties have been used in natural health and healing for centuries.
If weeds could talk
Gardeners can learn a lot about their soil right now simply by looking at the weeds growing in it.
5 DIY bath and beauty products
To make these DIY bath and beauty products, you need a few natural ingredients and little time.
Sunlight requirements for growing vegetables
Sunlight is critical to growing vegetables, but ensuring vegetable plants get enough sunlight can be tricky if trees, fences or structures keep your yard shady.
Pick a chick: How to choose the best breed of poultry for your backyard
Ask a dozen a poultry enthusiasts what the best breed of chicken is and you’ll get a dozen different answers.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
Spring egg surplus: Why chickens lay more eggs in spring
A number of factors influence the increase in egg production when the weather turns warm.
How to grow, harvest and preserve herbs for tea
Grow herbs for tea in a small section of your garden, in containers on a sunny window sill or in a companion planting arrangement with fruits and vegetables.
How to prepare garden soil for spring planting
Prep your garden for spring planting as soon as the snow has melted and the ground surface is exposed.
How to manage a profitable market garden
There isn't a formula for market garden profitability, but attention to what is most profitable, least labor intensive and most cost effective to produce will help you determine what to grow.
