Every so often, a chicken will no longer scratch. That’s when it’s time to give your chicken a pedicure. Read More
“Things happen in an instant. You just have to pay attention all the time.” Read More
No bolt was ever too old, rusty or broken to be tossed out on Rusty Metal Farm. Read More
If you find the idea of combining the best of vegetable gardening with natural landscaping, you’re probably ready to turn your growing space into a permaculture garden. Read More
It’s not an overstatement to say, when it comes to firewood, that I am a tad bit obsessed. Read More
Whatever the reason, you have decided the time is right to start raising goats on your homestead. But there are a few things to consider as you start raising goats. Read More
Selecting the tractor that fits your homesteading needs is one of the more serious — and potentially most expensive — decisions you are going to make after buying your land. Read More
Sustainability is admirable, but it's not enough. That's the philosophy of permaculture, the conscious design and maintenance of naturally productive ecosystems that are diverse, stable and resilient. Read More
What makes great wildlife and bird habitat has the added dimension of being really great habitat for a variety of insects. Read More
Carpenter ants are among nature’s most efficient insects when it comes to breaking down and transforming rotting or decayed wood into a natural compost. But what’s good for the environment is not always a welcome presence in the home. Read More
Anyplace humans call home is the perfect habitat for the carpet beetle. Here's how you can get rid of them if they get established in your home. Read More
Not every feathered friend on the farm is so noisy. Others like to get my attention in more subtle ways. Read More
Maine is ranked as the seventh most food insecure state, with 14.4 percent of households lacking access to the quantity and quality of food necessary for an active and healthy lifestyle. Read More
Anyone who has raised egg-laying chickens dreads noticing a hen sitting in the same place for days on end on a clutch of eggs, some small rocks or nothing at all. Read More
For thousands of years, the only way for humans to get milk from a dairy cow was by hand. Read More
Looking out my kitchen window, I saw a small fox running across my door yard with one of my largest chickens clutched in its jaws. Read More
Celebrated on May 4 in 2019, it’s now in its seventh year. Read More
There comes a time in the lives of many landowners when a tree must be removed. Read More
Naturopathic medicine can be used to treat ailments from allergies to heart disease. But you want to weigh the risks and benefits before choosing a natural remedy. Read More
Here's what you should know before you fall too deep into creating your pallet projects. Read More
