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It All Starts with Soil: Healthy Soil Means Healthy Plants

The dirty truth? Soil isn’t just dirt! It’s a complex web of life. Discover the secrets to unlocking its full potential and transform your garden forever.

How to Protect Plants from Winter Elements

Don’t let winter kill your plants! Prepare them and set yourself up for a flourishing garden come spring. Discover how to prep your less-hardy plants to keep them healthy and balanced for a thriving harvest.

Say Cheese! Four Cheese Recipes to Keep You Smiling

Attention all cheese lovers! If you’re looking for recipes to satisfy all your cheesy needs, then look no further.

Leeks: The Ultimate Winter Crop

Grow leeks all year round with tips from gardening expert Eliot Coleman. Get ready for a bountiful harvest and grow leeks all year round!!

Why Rabbit is the New Chicken

Not convinced that a pasture-based rabbit production could amount to a sustainable business enterprise for the beginner to market-scale farmer?

Gourdness Gracious! The History of Pumpkins and Gourds

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!

How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Poultry Flock

Confused by all the poultry breed options? We’ve got you covered! Discover how to pick the perfect breed for your flock.

How to Distinguish Permaculture from Natural Farming

Permaculture vs Natural Farming: What’s the Difference? How are they connected, and where do they diverge in philosophy and principle?

The Best Types of Apples for Cider in North America

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?

Tasty Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds

Wondering what to do with pumpkin seeds? Instead of roasting them, try these alternative ways to prepare & use seeds! Plus a must-try pumpkin granola recipe.

10 Fascinating Fig Facts

Have you ever wondered why fig trees are considered a symbol of abundance and fertility across cultures? What exactly makes these trees so special?

A Guide to Curing Vegetables for Storage

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.

Seed as a Common Resource: Crops and the People Who Nurture Them

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.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Goat Handling

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!

Seasonal Desserts: Apple Spice Bundt Cake & Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

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.

Mushroom Composting and Recycling Projects

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!

The Importance of Planting Cover Crops

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.

Turn Fallen Leaves into Gardener’s Gold

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!

Food Forests: What is a Community Food Forest?

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.

Delicious Delights: Zucchini Fries & Corn Ribs with Queso Fresco

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.