Build Your Own Cold Frame: Get a Jump on the Planting Season
Extend your planting season with a cold frame! Building your own cold frame is a simple way to keep growing plants all winter long. The following is an excerpt from Four-Season Harvest by Eliot Coleman. It has been adapted for the web. What Is A Cold Frame? Gardeners should dedicate a monument to the cold…
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Winter Root Veggie Potpie: A Seasonal Recipe
Looking for new ways to use those winter root veggies throughout the season? Put your cooking skills to the test with this Root Veggie Potpie recipe! The following is an excerpt from Black Trumpet by Evan Mallett. It has been adapted for the web. RECIPE: Winter Root Veggie Potpie When I was born, my mother…
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Vinegar in Soup: The Soup-er Secret Ingredient
Soup Lovers Rejoice! Ditch the ordinary chicken noodle and tomato bisque. We’re shaking things up with game-changing soups and a secret ingredient… Vinegar! Ready to level up your soup game?
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6 Tips and Tricks for Indoor Gardening
Craving a fresh harvest during the winter months? Try indoor gardening to grow fresh greens and more year-round! Here are 6 articles to jump-start your indoor harvest and get you growing in no time. Must Have Tools for Successful Indoor Gardening The process of producing high-quality food inside requires time and attention, along with the…
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Herbal Formulas for Migraines and Other Headaches
Suffering from frequent headaches is miserable and immobilizing. If you haven’t had luck treating and preventing your headaches, skip the over-the-counter approach and prepare herbal formuals for migraines to use in the future! The following is an excerpt from Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4 by Jill Stansbury. It has been adapted for the…
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The Ultimate Good Sweet: Upside Down Apple Pie
Make an irresistible upside down apple pie with this easy recipe. No pie crust skills needed! “Secretly” healthy apple pie for a guilt-free sweet treat.
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Fire Cider: A Healing, Warm Tonic
“It is more important to know what kind of person has a disease than to know what kind of disease a person has.” —Hippocrates Drawing on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research, Dr. Jill Stansbury offers an unparalleled range of herbal formulas in her five-volume set, Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals. For each…
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How to Make and Maintain Your Own Sourdough Starter
Sourdough is a simple wild ferment made from nothing but flour and water. You can start a batch today, use it in a few days, and keep it alive and bubbling … well … forever. If you have the patience, enjoy the flavor of sourdough, and can commit to feeding your quiet new “pet” frequently,…
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Show-Stealing Desserts for Holiday Celebrations
Let’s be real… the best part of holiday dinner isn’t turkey or mashed potatoes… It’s DESSERT! Here are some show-stealing desserts to serve at your next celebration.
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Is Your Greenhouse Winter-Ready? Dealing with Snow on Your Greenhouse
Want to keep your protected crops heated and healthy all season? Get your greenhouse ready for winter with these snow removal tips! The following is an excerpt from The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower’s Handbook by Andrew Mefferd. It has been adapted for the web. (Photographs courtesy of Andrew Mefferd unless otherwise noted.) Dealing with snow…
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Worth Puckering Up For: Simply Delicious Cranberry Muffins & Holiday Bread
Add a sweet & tangy twist to your baked goods with these delicious cranberry bread recipes! Cranberries shine in these delicious bread recipes – perfect for breakfast, lunch or snack time.
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Herbal Medicine: Knowledge Rooted in Connection
Using herbal medicine to heal the body is an ancient practice. It has since become a worldwide industry. Today, modern-day doctor’s visits and industrial medicine have displaced common knowledge of herbal medicine. Some still remember the ancient practice. In her book Following the Herbal Harvest, Ann Armbrecht interviews one such person, Phyllis Light, a fourth-generation…
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The Search for A Welsh Leek
How did the modern leek become what it is today? On his quest to save our heritage produce, Adam Alexander (otherwise known as the Indiana Jones of vegetables) unveiled the complex history behind leeks and many other veggies, along with how they made our way to our dinner plates. While on this mission, Adam started…
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How To Create A Homemade Wreath
From clipping the proper branches to tying the right knots, building a wreath takes patience and precision. Create this holiday craft with your family to decorate your home, or spread the joy to others by gifting or selling your homemade wreath. The following is an excerpt from Carving Out a Living on the Land by…
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Turkey Egg Rolls With Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Looking for a unique way to cook with turkey this holiday season? This gluten-free and kosher recipe for turkey egg rolls is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table. Serve these easy-to-make appetizers with a side of Vietnamese dipping sauce for an extra kick of flavor! The following is an excerpt from The Nourishing Asian Kitchen…
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Gift Ideas: 10 Books for the Foodie in Your Life
Got a foodie in your life? Struggling to find the perfect gift for them (or yourself)? We’ve got you covered – from classic cookbooks to the art of cheesemaking!
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Tired of Turkey? Four Ways to Spice Up Thanksgiving Dinner
Want to spice things up for this year’s holiday feast? We’ve got you covered! From delectable pork tenderloin to Spicebush Goose, these recipes will surely delight everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner table, even those passionate turkey traditionalists. These recipes have been adapted for the web. Roast Pork Tenderloin and Plum Sauce from The Healthy…
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A Guide to Pruning Protected Crops
Pruning is essential for keeping protected crops healthy & balanced through the winter months. Keep reading for tips on pruning greenhouse and hoophouse plants.
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The Fundamentals of Stocks and Broths
Soup season is finally here! While the weather is getting colder, stocks and broths warm our bellies and fill our souls. Get started on your own classic stock this winter with help from this culinary insight and advice! The following is an excerpt from Mastering Stocks and Broths by Rachael Mamane. It has been adapted for the…
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Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing
Storing seeds is the key to having a successful growing season. Follow these tips for keeping seeds organized so you’re ready to plant as soon as the time is right!
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Soil Is Alive: What Lives In Our Soil?
Ever wonder what worms and centipedes are doing as they crawl through your soil? They’re actually working to improve the soil’s health, which benefits the environment and all living things in the long run. The following is an excerpt from Farming on the Wild Side by Nancy J. Hayden and John P. Hayden. It has been adapted…
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Funky Apple Slice Monsters
BOO! Spooky season is here. Introducing our easy-to-make treats that are perfect for kids and the kid in you.
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Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in a Garage or Yard
Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms in almost any environment, including your yard and even your garage!
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Sweet Brunch Delights: Doughnut Holes, Breakfast Cake & Fruit with Tahini Yogurt
Looking to elevate your brunch recipes? Treat yourself to this delightful trio that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth & will have guests asking for seconds!
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The Magic of Mini-Forests
“Hannah Lewis describes a gift to a despairing world…There may be no single climate solution that has a greater breadth of benefits than mini-forests…[and] can be done by everyone everywhere.”—Paul Hawken, from the foreword Mini-forests are simple to create, satisfying, and can get us closer to improving our climate and future. Read the foreword by Paul…
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