Chestnuts once reigned supreme over the eastern hardwood forests, not just because they were the biggest and most abundant ...

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A hybrid is simply two different plant varieties crossed for specific reasons. You can save the seeds produced by these, contrary to what you may have heard. It’s just more complicated than ...

They're neither round nor fuzzy, but though Saturn peaches may not look like your idea of peach their taste is out of this world.

The Possibility Alliance was created by Ethan Hughes and his family to teach anybody and everybody about how to live a more simple and meaningful life. The 80-acre homestead in La Plata, Mo., is ...

Six main groups of soils - clay, sandy, silty, peaty, chalky and loamy - each have properties important to know in order to get the most for your garden.

How does rat poison work? What should I do if my dog ate rat poison? Get tips on how to control rodents while keeping your pets safe and healthy.

Most treadmills and stationary bikes use electricity, but what if you could produce electricity while exercising? With a pedal-power generator, you can! And you can use the electricity immediately ...

Here is help with planning for a successful installation of new plastic or replacement of old plastic over your hoophouse (high tunnel). This post provides a list of tools and step-by-step ...

Lightweight fabric row covers are an easy way to protect your crops from insects and critters, and extend the season.

My wife, Mary Jane, and I built our first earthbag home in 2009, after being inspired by the Mother Earth News book Earthbag Building. Our circular house was 20 feet in diameter and incorporated a ...

Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes.