Articles: Organic

soil fertility

A Guide to Soil Fertility and Crop Health

Want to see your crops thrive this upcoming growing season? The key is in soil fertility and health. Spend time maintaining…

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nightcap mocktail

Calming Herbal Nightcap Mocktail to Mix Before Bed

Whether you’re looking to replace your end-of-the-day cocktail, relax before bed, or want something new to add to your tea,…

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anti-inflammatory smoothie

Ginger and Pineapple Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie: The Best Medicine You’ve Ever Tasted

Surprisingly, medicine can actually be delicious. This anti-inflammatory smoothie uses natural (and tasty!) ingredients to help reduce inflammation caused by any…

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testing soil

Testing Soil: Healthy Soil is Just A Test Away

Testing soil in your garden is the first step to a more bountiful harvest. It’s not as hard as you…

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seed integrity

Preserving Seed Integrity: How Far is Far Enough?

While there is a lot of information out there about keeping the “purity” of seeds, the true “pure” seed is…

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garden planning

Garden Planning: The Most Promising Veggies

Getting ready to do some garden planning? Here are some of the most promising veggies that Eliot Coleman suggests to…

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bread

Knead Some Bread Baking Inspiration?

Any bread baker can tell you: After you take that first loaf out of the oven, you’ll never want to…

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tree sap buckets

Maple Syrup 101: Spouts, Tapping, and Trees

Everything’s better with maple syrup. So what better way to solidify your love for all things maple than to learn…

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Wood-fired Pizza Oven

Winter Pizza Duo Using a Sourdough Starter

Turn any night into pizza night! This sourdough pizza holds the secret to a stress-free weeknight dinner. Make the crust…

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winter harvest

The Winter Harvest Project

Four-season farmer Eliot Coleman strikes again with inspiration for all you cold-loving farmers out there! A master of extending the…

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indoor gardening

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…

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herbs

10 Herbs for Family Health

Growing your own herbs  is a great alternative to over-the-counter medicine. Not only do these plants help with general wellness,…

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growing mushrooms outdoors

Drill, Plug, Wax, Wait: 6 Simple Steps to Growing Mushrooms Outdoors

Growing mushrooms outdoors just got even easier! Learn about growing mushrooms on wood, from logs to tree stumps, with this simple six-step tutorial.…

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tips for harvesting

Tips for Harvesting and Preserving: Reaping the Harvest

Tending to your garden is fulfilling in its own way, but the real reward is when everything is ready to…

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Enrich Your Soil

How to Use Vinegar Extracts to Enrich Your Soil

Want to enrich your soil and get the most out of your garden? Mastering soil amendments is a must! Soil amendments,…

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glyphosate

So What Exactly Is Glyphosate?

Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, the most commonly used weedkiller in the world. Nearly 300 million pounds of…

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insects on fruit trees

Insects on Fruit Trees: Controlling Pests Organically

How do you control bugs & pests on your fruit trees without using harmful sprays and treatments? Here are some…

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farm the woods

Farm the Woods: Grow Food and Medicinals in Forests

Contrary to popular belief, forestry and farming are NOT mutually exclusive. Growing food, medicinals, and other non-timber products like mushrooms and…

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Weeding: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Weeds are the bane of every farmer and gardener’s existence. But before you go crusading against the weeds in your…

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Ditch the Pots, Use Soil Blocks!

What’s a cheaper, easier, and surprisingly more efficient way to start your seedlings? Soil blocks! If you’ve never used them…

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migraines

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…

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A Warm Winter Meal: Sausage with Potatoes and Cabbage

It’s the darkest time of year here in the north and the short days have us feeling extra lazy. When…

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berries

9 “Berry” Delightful Ways to Enjoy Berries!

Summer is a great time to enjoy sweet treats, and what’s sweeter than freshly picked berries? We’ve put together some…

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bee

What’s the Buzz With Beekeeping?

For all the beekeepers and future beekeepers out there, this one is for you. The benefits of bees are numerous:…

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RedRaspberries

The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries: Bramble On

Fresh, ripe raspberries picked straight from the garden in the morning. What could be a better start to your day?…

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