Grow Beyond Your Zone: Easy Hügelkultur Beds for Citrus, Olives, and More
My husband loves olives, so it was no surprise to me that…
The One-acre Orchard
The rest of the country is catching on to what homesteaders have…
Eco-Landscaping Can Trim Home Energy Costs
Especially in this time of inflation and rising energy costs, heating and…
Maple Sugaring: Boiling Down a Long History
When you think of maple syrup, perhaps you get the picture of…
Trees: Bringing It All Together
This is about trees. I don’t care if you’re a tree hugger…
Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely…
Managing Invasive Plant Species on the Homestead
Invasive plant species anywhere on the homestead are a problem for the…
Utilizing Trees on the Homestead: Crafts to Cure-alls
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is…
Dendrology Demystified: A Tree Tutorial
Trees are an amazing resource. Like other things that are wonderful gifts,…