You're likely to find a broom in pretty much every home on the planet. Our distant ancestors made brooms to sweep out their cave dwellings, and you can rest assured that castles and manor houses had ...
14 Best Potato Varieties to Grow in Your Garden
Potatoes might be a humble vegetable, but they're a vegetable that unites everyone. We all love this staple food, served in thousands of different ways. If you're a potato lover - aren't we all? - you ...
How to Carve a Kuksa: Make Your Own Wooden Cup or Bowl
Have you ever heard the term "kuksa" before? It's a wooden drinking cup/bowl with a handle, traditionally used by the Sami people in Finland. They're also known as guksi in some parts of Scandinavia, ...
How and Why to Get Your Garden Certified as a Wildlife Habitat
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 ...
5 Ways of Drying Fish to Make It Last
Dehydrating food is a great way to stock your pantry. Sure, you're undoubtedly canning and freezing up a storm, but dried goods are ideal for long-term storage too. Dried fish can last for several ...
Growing Hickory Trees: Varieties, Planting Guide, Care, and How to Use
When I think of hickory, I think of southern BBQ. Hickory adds a smoky, bacon-like flavor and a wonderful dark color to barbequed meat and veggies. That's why it's a must-have for home smokers. But ...
Growing Fuchsias: How to Plant, Raise, and Use The Berries and Flowers
Fuchsias are my favorite flowers for growing. I love to raise them in containers on my deck because the hanging flowers of all colors look delicate, showy, and classy. In a group or on a large shrub, ...
How You Can Help Your Overweight Pig Lose Weight and Be Healthy
Sometimes, less truly is more - and that’s especially true if you’re raising pigs. If you have pigs, then it's important to know the difference between fat and healthy. Many people assume that the ...
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, ...