The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and ...

What is a microgrid, and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.

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From legal issues to noise pollution, learn what to look for when buying land to build on, including the safety of the land and where you are free to build water and septic.

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After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology from Emporia State University, Dena began her professional career as a summer Naturalist for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ...

Chris Amendt, the founder of Native Monarchs and Monarch Botanika, is a dedicated advocate for the natural world and a tireless champion of Monarch butterfly conservation. She holds degrees in ...

John Metzer: [00:00:00] Stephen and I are, we’re both incubating birds that take almost four weeks. So, what works well with the guinea would work well with the ducks. The vast majority of our ...

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food. My husband and I own 1/3 acre smack-dab in the ...

Some third-graders from a local elementary school came to my farm for a tour, and I saw it as an opportunity to test their knowledge. So, before they arrived, I tied some carrots to a small maple ...

Insulation is a must for homeowners seeking to go off-grid. To find the biggest energy hogs in a home, start by taking a hard look at your energy habits. The biggest energy hog may be a member of ...

Spring Conference with Organic Growers School and Mother Earth News Learn to to cultivate food equity and diversity initiatives, self-sufficiency, health and well-being, and environmental ...