Over the past few decades, these alpaca farmers in Maine have been able to sustain their living — even as many early adopters have left the industry — by maintaining diverse streams of income around the versatile animal, from fiber products to programs that allows people to “lease” an alpaca and board it at a farm for a fee. Read More
Natural deodorants have risen in popularity over the last few years as consumers gravitate towards natural, sustainable beauty products. Read More
This year’s design will highlight a pollinator and a native flower. Read More
BDN staff writer Sam Schipani tries homemade face wash. Read More
Inexpensive, simply stored and packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins, beans really are the magical fruit — or legume, rather. Read More
Managing stress on the farm is just as important as maintaining physical health. Read More
Between the benefits to my health, budget and kitchen sustainability goals, making homemade nut butter seemed as natural an addition to my regular routine as snacking on said spreads. Read More
Farming is fulfilling, but it can also be exceptionally stressful, especially because the causes of stress are quite unlike those of any other occupation. Read More
Food tells a story about the culture, economy, environment and history of a place. Read More
A month or so ago, when brainstorming ideas for my column, my editor approached me with a challenge: spend $10 at the local Goodwill and wow her by upcycling thrift store finds into new treasures. Read More
Making a no-sew t-shirt bag helps reduce textile waste and plastic waste. Plus, it seems much more likely that you’ll remember to actually use a bag that has sentimental value that you made with your own two hands. Read More
In general, though, the process is fairly easy, and making maple syrup snow candy is a fun way to spend a snowy day, Laura Ingalls Wilder-style. Read More
Christmas-free wintery movies provide a different kind of salve for the soul. Read More
Upcycling in one of its earliest forms — how could I resist? Read More
Another day, another internet kerfuffle. Read More
Snow ice cream can be made anywhere it snows, but it has a surprisingly passionate fanbase in the American South. Read More
The students are not only taught how to plan menus and prepare interesting, quality dishes, but they also get real-world experience connecting with local food systems to make it possible. Read More
Many commercial dish soaps contain substances that can not only irritate your skin, but harm your respiratory health and aquatic life. Here's a homemade dish soap recipe easy on your hands, wallet and environment. Read More
As goat milk rises in popularity, more recipes are being specifically designed with goat milk in mind. Read More
Winter is here, and ‘tis the season — for lip balm, anyway. Read More
