Unfortunately, the process of germinating seeds doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, seeds simply don’t sprout. Isn’t it incredible, when things go right, how a tiny carrot seed transforms ...

Stinging nettle has two sides: On one hand, it stings you, leaving your skin hurting and numb. The other is a nutritional powerhouse with tons of uses. That’s why, if ...

When we’re ordering chickens, it’s easy to get caught up in choosing the most colorful and exciting breeds without paying attention to practicality. Luckily for me, I live in a ...

Melons are tricky to grow in my neck of the woods. The variable climate isn’t quite right for heat-loving melons to thrive. With a bit of tenacity and luck, though, ...

Each year, my spring gardening chores start with taking a long walk through my garden – usually to survey the damage.  I do my best to clean up after the ...

Wheatgrass is a nutritional powerhouse that has earned a reputation around the world as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Lucky for us, growing wheatgrass is easy, fun, ...

Cumin is one of the most popular culinary spices in the world, but not many people in the U.S. think about growing cumin. That’s too bad – you might be ...

It seems like the whole world has been doing a lot more baking lately. The sourdough craze has taken over social media. Sourdough gurus are making a fortune sharing their ...

We all love a hot summer, but what do you do when there’s a heatwave in the garden? Your plants can’t escape inside to the comforting AC, and the scorching ...

You know those fuzzy little yellow ducklings you see just about everywhere, in calendars and adorable baby animal stock images? Yep, those are usually Pekin ducklings, one of the most ...

I’ve read a lot of duck posts that say medicated chick starter is toxic to ducklings. But the truth is, I safely fed lots of ducklings medicated chick starter before ...

Muskmelons are round, sweet fruits known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. If you’ve ever bought one at a farmer’s market, then you know melons at the grocery store ...

There are a lot of useful herbs and spices that grow very well indoors. For example, in another article, Chives, Lemon Balm, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Basil, ...

Most of us have heard of citronella as a mosquito repellant, but did you know it can be used in soaps and candles as well? Traditionally cultivated in tropical areas ...

I cringe having to say this, but we have a grand total of five freezers in my house.  Embarrassing, right? In addition to the small freezer attached to our refrigerator, ...

As the weather warms up and your lambs grow bigger and more precocious, you might find yourself wondering, “how and when do I wean these guys?” The short answer is ...

Whether you are an urban gardener, organic gardener, or a hydroponic grower, coco coir is an essential growing medium for your seeds or seedlings. Once you incorporate coco coir into ...

Lentils are delicious when cooked in meals, but you don’t have to buy them to enjoy the delicious, nutrient-packed legumes. Growing lentils at home is totally possible. That means you ...

Our sow gave birth to her second-ever litter of piglets about two weeks ago. The piglets are starting to get more curious, nosing over food bowls, poking around the barn… they have ...

It’s only been two generations since we transitioned from most people growing and raising their own food to most people not even knowing how food grows. Unfortunately, even in that ...