Although humans have caused a lot of harm to native species, we have the ability to counteract some of this damage. One of the ways we can do that is to get our land certified as a wildlife ...
How to Identify and Treat Common Onion Pests and Diseases
If you plan to grow onions, you'll likely deal with onion pests and diseases at some point. You may be lucky and have some very successful years, but they'll likely be followed by a crop of fuzzy, ...
10 Ways to Repurpose Sour Milk
There may be no use crying over spilled milk, but we can certainly get irritated when it sours! There are few things as frustrating as when food spoils. We all work really hard for our sustenance, ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Nalbinding (Scandinavian Knotless Knitting)
Nalbinding (aka nålebinding, naalbinding, and other variations) is a fascinating way to create textiles. It pre-dates knitting and crocheting by centuries. You weave together your creations using a ...
How To Get Started With Apartment Homesteading
Many people start dreaming about homesteading when they're living in the city in an apartment. That's actually how I got started! I was living in a shared flat in downtown Toronto, dreaming of a more ...
How to Grow Horsetail in Your Garden
Horsetail is one of the most low-maintenance plants out there. In addition to providing visual interest and texture to your property, it also helps to build soil health, and has numerous household and ...
The Best Plant Sources of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is notoriously difficult to find in plant-based foods. As a result, many vegans are deficient in this vitamin specifically because of its scarcity in most fruits and vegetables. In fact, ...
How to Weave a Willow Basket with Young Shoots (Whips)
Have you noticed how handy baskets can be? Whether you're foraging, planting, or just carrying supplies, these things are pretty much invaluable. They're also quite easy to make! Let's grab some nice, ...
How to Make Your Own Handkerchiefs
Did your grandparents carry handkerchiefs? Chances are they did, and these reusable cloths are coming back into style – big time. Far from being unhygienic (as many of us have been led to believe), ...