It’s satisfying to imagine how to make the land less quiet and then to make it happen. Inspiring examples of enlivening the ...

Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it's better to use a fixed system with a backup generator ...

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

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 ...

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.

Learn to make a vegetarian tamales recipe by using vegetable oil in the masa for a smooth dough that is easier to spread on the corn husks when assembling the tamales. A majority of the tamale recipes ...

Growing up in the northern Mexican city of Tampico, I was used to seeing only white onions in the dishes of my hometown. This was until 1980, when I moved to the far south of Mexico, and my outlook on ...

Yes. You can actually make distilled water with your Instant Pot! Distilled water is great for so many different purposes for your home. The distillation process helps to remove impurities from the ...

Belly view of a healthy channel catfish. Starting your own catfish stock is easier than you might think. Learn how to raise catfish at home in a pond to harvest for the dinner table. Raising channel ...

For those who've taken the leap into organic gardening or are about to, an expert offers his recommendation for garden fertilizer. Originally published as "A Better Way to Fertilize Your Garden" in ...

There is something special about the first couple of weeks in October. Summer gardening is coming to a close, pumpkins are turning from dark green to bright orange. The air is changing from warm and ...