We tend to use different tools at different times of the year. After all, we don't have much use for lawnmowers when there's a foot of snow in the yard. When you're putting equipment away for the ...
The Best Plants and Companions for Windowsill Gardens
You've learned the basics of growing a window garden (if you haven't, check out our guide to windowsill gardening first). Now you're ready to take things to the next level. It's time to learn about ...
12 Herbs and Vegetables That Grow in the Snow
As I'm writing this, snow is falling enthusiastically outside, adding to the foot-deep blanket that's already out there. And you know what? I'll be heading outside to dig out some snow-tolerant ...
How to Make DIY Rope from Plants
Hey, remember our article on the best plants for making cordage? In that article, we touched upon species you can transform into cords. Now, we're going to teach you exactly how to do it. DIY rope is ...
24 Indigenous North American Plants for Food and Medicine
If you aim to nurture a homestead harmoniously rather than fighting to grow foreign species on native soil, then your best bet is to cultivate indigenous species. Indigenous species are those that ...
8 Delicious Recipes for Wildcrafted Fir or Spruce Tips
Did you know that the new tips of fir and spruce trees are edible? The new growth you'll find on these conifers tastes like the essence of a springtime forest, and is truly delicious to harness for ...
Easy and Affordable Homemade Chicken Feed Recipes
Anyone who's raised chickens for eggs or meat knows that feed can be ridiculously expensive. You may have considered making your own, but how can you be sure you're providing all the nutrients that ...
3 Easy Steps for Cleaning and Caring for Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbirds are beautiful little wonders to behold, and it's lovely to see them flitting around the garden. In addition to planting nectar-rich species, many people hang hummingbird feeders to ...
8 of the Best Online Garden Planners
Novice gardeners and seasoned growers have many things in common, but one of the main shared traits is the joy that comes in planning what to grow every year. Many of us have benefitted greatly ...