Gretchen Kruesi
These days, there are a record number of people growing their own food and other crops at home. Whether the homesteader in your life is new to the homesteading lifestyle or a seasoned pro, we’ve got your go-to gifts for anyone who grows everything themselves. The Self-Fed Farm and Garden: A Return to the Roots…
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Winter is coming… but that doesn’t mean you should put away those tools just yet. Extend the growing season well past the first frost!
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The following excerpt is from Grow a New Garden: Plan, design and transform any outdoor space by Becky Searle. It has been adapted for the web. If you’re not a gardener yet, and you have never unashamedly added horse manure to your Christmas list, you might be tempted to skip this chapter. But even if…
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Living in a colder climate doesn’t mean you need to give up on more fragile plants. By preparing plants for the winter, you’ll set them up to survive and thrive.
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Attention all cheese lovers! If you’re looking for recipes to satisfy all your cheesy needs, then look no further.
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Not convinced that a pasture-based rabbit production could amount to a sustainable business enterprise for the beginner to market-scale farmer?
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Pumpkins: Halloween symbol or sweet treat? But have you ever wondered how they became a holiday staple? Discover the rich history behind this fall favorite!
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CIDER LOVERS ALERT! 🍎 Did you know the type of apple used can make or break the flavor? Which apple variety do you think makes the best cider?
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Proper storage is crucial to ensuring that your produce stays fresh & retains nutritional value. Use these tips to prepare your harvest for long-term storage.
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All hail the mighty garlic clove! Become a master at garlic growing with these simple tips for growing no-till garlic from seed to harvest.
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Tired of trying different traditional medicines to relieve inflammation and joint pain? We have the perfect solution: honey bee venom.
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Seeds strengthen our connections to what we grow and eat; they are intrinsic to our identity and our future. I cherish seed as a common resource that all the world should be able to access freely.
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Goat handling can be a tricky task, as they can scare easily & high levels of stress are not good for their health. Follow these tips for easily handling goats!
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Nothing says “fall” like a homemade cake or pie! Add a twist to your apple or pumpkin-flavored seasonal desserts that will have your guests begging for more.
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Cultivating mushrooms on various substrates has many benefits — from composting, mycoremediation, and creating value-added consumer goods. It helps reduces waste and helps the environment!
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Planting cover crops is a key step in transforming dirt into soil! The benefit list is long but they need to be selected with a purpose.
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Crab Apples are easy to find, simple to store, and incredibly flavorful. Keep reading to learn more about the unsung heroes of the apple family.
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Mulch is essential to soil health. It acts as a barrier against water loss and heat, reduces weeds and improves soil structure. Its an easy way to boost your soil’s health!
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With more than 80 percent of the US population now residing in urban areas food forests help provide a local food source. And they also serve as perfect platforms for community-building.
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This recipe is a wonderful vessel for leftover pieces of vegetables, and offers a healthier alternative to traditional fries, with an added crunch from the panko. While the corn ribs recipe uses every part of the corn from husk to cob. The process takes hardly any time and can serve as an easy snack or side dish.
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Weeds are the bane of every farmer and gardener’s existence. Before you go crusading against the weeds in your garden follow these tips and tricks!
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We’ve been told to kill a lanternfly because they’re “invasive.” In reality, they are living like any other insect would. So why are they under attack?
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With these easy tips and tricks, you’ll be prepared to successfully harvest and store the cucumbers until they’re ready to eat.
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Success in long-term storage comes down to nailing the storage conditions, of which temperature and humidity are the most important. There’s also that critical period just after crops go into storage
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Feeding your flock naturally wild wild greens comes with many benefits, from boosting poultry health to saving you money on feed bills.
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