Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Enter to win Ambrosia Produce Bags and keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer! Handcrafted from unbleached raw flax linen, these eco-friendly bags create the perfect microclimate to ...

What is a microgrid, and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.

John Metzer: [00:00:00] Stephen and I are, we’re both incubating birds that take almost four weeks. So, what works well with the guinea would work well with the ducks. The vast majority of our ...

Some third-graders from a local elementary school came to my farm for a tour, and I saw it as an opportunity to test their knowledge. So, before they arrived, I tied some carrots to a small maple ...

The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and they keep our hands busy while giving our minds a break from our phones and ...

Choosing your dream land isn’t just selecting the most eye-appealing location. From legal issues to noise pollution, learn what to look for when buying land to build on, including the safety of ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed ...

Clear plastic shoeboxes make for suitable rooting cases. Learn how to grow a rose from a cutting and a slip using the hardwood or softwood propagation technique. Roses are surprisingly easy to root.

Sell your berries and value-added products to individuals, produce markets, restaurants, breweries, and more. Growing gooseberries, currents, and jostaberries is easy to make money on by selling ...

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food. My husband and I own 1/3 acre smack-dab in the ...