Setting a homeschool schedule is one way to make sure that you and your kids cover all the topics you aimed for and that their educational goals are reached, but there is no prescriptive, one-size-fits-all approach to preparing one. Read More
For many small farmers and homesteaders, cows are the white (or, perhaps, black and white) whale of livestock: always top of mind, but seemingly forever out of reach. Read More
Before you begin, make sure you are familiar with the regulations in your area. Read More
If you are a good steward of the Earth and conscious of your waste stream, you probably make an effort to recycle. And that’s good news for the Earth, which could use more people recycling. Read More
It may seem silly to store food waste, but I bring new life from the discarded bits of my favorite vegetables and herbs by simmering them into a tasty broth. Read More
Despite enjoying hunks of cheddar and warm wool sweaters, most of us have never made our own cheese or sheared a sheep. Most people likely wouldn’t even know where to begin. Read More
This is not the kind of tea you want in a warm mug to drink. Read More
With a little ingenuity, you can upcycle those bottles into something useful. Read More
Though the evidence supporting it is largely anecdotal, certain essential oils are considered effective for specific skin problems. Read More
Almost anything will grow in a container if it is given adequate room for its roots and leaves, but some plants will grow better than others. Read More
Luckily, there are many uses for the milk jugs around your home and garden as long as you wash your jugs out thoroughly before you use them. Read More
Compound butter can help you utilize some of those pesky food scraps you have lying around. Read More
Wire hangers may seem cheap and wasteful, but there are many uses for them around the house. Read More
New research shows that consumers may find the concept of saving the trees less inspiring than the idea of turning those used materials into something new and productive. Read More
We may lament over the loss of socks past, but solo socks can be repurposed in many handy ways. Read More
Most gardeners who have been growing from seed for many years have experienced the heartbreak of a variety they really love disappearing from seed catalogs or the shelves of their local garden store. “If there’s a variety that you really like, it’s not an uncommon experience,… Read More
No matter how much liquid they hold, ice cube trays are useful for various tasks in the kitchen and beyond. Read More
Gardening is fun. Mosquito bites are not. Read More
Lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange rinds not only smell delicious, but they also contain a number of antibacterial, pest repellant and flavorful properties that go to waste when the peels end up in the trash. Read More
If you are growing potatoes for the first time, you should know that planting potatoes is a little different than other crops you may be starting in the spring. Read More
