Each week during the growing season, volunteers fill what’s lovingly called “The Sharing Fridge” with fresh organic produce ...

Uses for witch hazel span the pollinator and human world. It's a crucial food source for pollinators late in the year, and it's approved for use as a base in skin care products.

Find the best farm animals for beginners among heritage livestock breeds. Pick a pig, get a goat, decide on a donkey, and ...

As the calendar year turns over, many people attempt to turn over a new leaf with it. But on the path to better health, you’ll encounter numerous obstacles, from a stressful day at work to a bad night ...

Adapt to the natural rhythm of solar abundance and scarcity while living off-grid in California. Learn to live by the sun ...

Looking for ideas for homemade Christmas gifts? Save money and reduce waste by giving practical presents from the heart, everything from baking bread to a night of stargazing.

How are potatoes grown? Potatoes thrive in well-drained soil and require ample sunlight to grow well. Remember to space out your seed potatoes properly when planting to give them room to develop.

Learn how to build a sawdust stove for an efficient and clean burn while fueled by a material typically discarded as waste. Here is how to create one. As we who live in the industrialized nations of ...

Can you reuse canning lids? We compare four brands of disposable and reusable lids for anyone who’s been tempted by the idea of reusing canning lids. In the last few years, the canning world has been ...

Learn how to build a biogas digester using intermediate bulk containers (IBC) for home use is easy and often can be built within an hour once you’ve assembled the tools and materials. Biogas digester ...

Check on the health of your herd daily, especially since yaks tend to hide signs of illness. What is yak meat? Is there a market for yak cheese and yak fiber? Read all you need to know about raising ...

Cob construction has been used for thousands of years, but modern building codes have yet to catch up. Ziggy Liloia was the lead builder of this cob cottage at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Missouri.