Cumin, coriander, and fennel are all “carminative” herbs that aid digestion and soothe the gut. While they help with the ...

Growing mushrooms for profit can be fun and rewarding, follow these tips for a successful start to selling your extra produce ...

Rooting cuttings is a time-honored technique. Starting roses from cuttings can be an easy and low-cost solution to get more plants in your garden. Learn how to root roses and consider checking the ...

Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Worms are some of the key helpers of the soil. Learn about the basics of healthy soil growth, and how to add nutrients to soil to promote healthy microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi growth while ...

How many eggs do you want? Consider how many eggs you want, the chicken breed, if you intend to sell any, and prepare for a slowdown in production during the winter. I’m about to acquire my ...

Growing lettuce indoors in winter — even year-round — is possible using Peter Burke’s unique indoor salad garden technique. A very simple idea put me on the path toward growing a year-round ...

Garlic and other alliums have been shown to help lower high blood pressure and improve cholesterol. Prepare food with garlic to lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol numbers while eating ...

This MiraFount livestock waterer kept the author’s cows happily hydrated last winter, and it didn’t freeze once. Author and “Contrary Farmer” Gene Logsdon says farmers should design their ...

Assembled, coiffured, and dressed, these apple heads — crafted at home with 50 cents worth of supplies — rival any $20 dolls sold at gift shops. Learn how to make apple head dolls for a down ...