Eric Stromberg: [00:00:00] A few reasons to keep roosters on the farm. Some people like the actual noise that they crow and they make a lot of people will keep a rooster as kind of that first line of ...

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While foraging, hunting, gardening and gathering for his livelihood, Miles Olson’s experiences have given him a unique perspective on "rewiliding," radical self-reliance, and the impact of ...

Ninety frost-free days here in the mountains of Idaho close to the Canadian border are not enough to raise most vegetable crops. For several years, I watched in frustration as my tomato and corn crops ...

Simple: Build more — and bigger — hoophouses a whole lot sooner, like from the beginning. Whether you’re a market gardener wanting to extend your season or a family looking to grow more of your own ...

I recently came across a “Seeds Explained” infographic stating, “Seeds from first-generation plants can’t be saved and planted”. That’s not exactly true. You can save and grow hybrids (a cross between ...

Wood gas trucks! From left: ’95 Dodge Ram 2500 V10; ’84 Ford F250 V8; ’93 Dodge Dakota V8; ’92 Dakota V8 (conversion in progress). Back in 2004, Wayne Keith drew a line in the sand at $1.50. That’s ...

An ideal staple crop for those seeking to meet most of their food needs with homegrown produce would be nutrient-dense, offer high yields, and have excellent flavor and storage qualities. A crop that ...

One of Mossin' Annie's moss installation projects was enhancing a stonehenge garden. Take some lessons and advice from a passionate mosser. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? And ...

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 ...

Follow these step-by-step instructions to build an earth-sheltered greenhouse that uses passive solar gain. I had a dream once. I am standing in a vast green summer field looking down into the earth.

A well-built storm shelter — made with affordable, readily available lumber and materials — will be safe, solid, and secure. On average, more than 1,000 tornadoes touch down annually in the United ...