Rabbits are cute creatures, hopping around twitching their noses, wiggling their tails, and looking harmless. Unfortunately, these adorable fuzzy-tailed mammals also have a voracious appetite, which is why it helps ...

Nothing is more frustrating than tomato plants bursting with green fruits that refuse to turn red. This problem is more common than you might think, and there are several reasons ...

Rapini, also called broccoli raab or rabe, is a close relative of turnips. However, when some varieties are ready to harvest, they form small flower heads that resemble little broccoli ...

Raising pigs is great for so many reasons. Not only can you produce all kinds of delicious meat for your freezer – Bacon! Ham! Pork chops! Sausage! – but pigs ...

Chipmunks are cute and tiny, but they can cause considerable damage to your garden. After all, Chip and Dale were adorable, but they drove Donald Duck crazy! Chipmunks mostly forage ...

If you notice that your tomatoes are rotting on the bottom, congratulations – you have blossom end rot. No, it’s not a reward, but rather one of the most common ...

Bloat – that puffy and uncomfortable feeling from eating too much at that holiday potluck, or perhaps you drank a few too many sodas. Although bloat is something that’s unpleasant ...

Organic gardeners are always looking for inexpensive and effective ways to keep plants safe from fungal pathogens and nutrient deficiencies. Inevitably, if you are looking for that information in the ...

Struggle with greens that bolt in the heat or can’t handle a little frost? Want something different from the usual salad greens? Try growing erba stella. It’s fantastic because it’s ...

“Oh, I don’t have a garden because I don’t have a backyard. I just have a patio/deck/balcony/front porch.” I’ve heard this countless times before when I casually mention my gardening ...

Want to make your veggies last longer? How about a method to preserve the vitamins in your food while making it quicker to prepare your meals? Then it’s time to ...

Are you considering starting up your own chicken selling business? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to any endeavor, so it’s an excellent idea to consider all the ...

A few weeks ago, a farmer friend of ours incited a bit of panic when he mentioned that it wasn’t wise to multispecies graze our sheep and chickens together. When ...

Lions, and tigers, and bears – Oh my! We’ve all heard the familiar refrain, but what do bears have to do with your garden? Black bear populations are gaining numbers ...

“Foodscaping” is a growing trend that many self-sufficient folks are adopting quite enthusiastically. In simplest terms, it’s using edible lawn replacements in lieu of grass. This way, you use every ...

If you love artichokes and don’t mind the work involved in preparing them, you’ll fall head-over-heels in love with cardoons. While you don’t see them growing in too many gardens ...

When it comes to growing your own food, it helps to garden in harmony with nature. Why? It’s not only better for the environment, but foods raised without pesticides or ...

Welsh Harlequin Ducks are a breed with a unique history, diverse uses, and a teetering endangerment status. This duck is well suited for a variety of uses, from meat and ...

I am not too proud to admit that I am a big wimp when it comes to the heat. As soon as temperatures rise above 70°, I try to stay ...

Celtuce is an intimidating looking vegetable, but don’t let its fearsome appearance put you off. It’s a wonderful tasting plant and super easy to grow. It tastes something like if ...