Learn about perennial Kernza grain nutrition, benefits, and how and when to graze livestock in an intermediate wheatgrass field. In 2023, during one of the worst droughts I’ve ever experienced in the ...

Discover regenerative backyard gardening to build soil, capture carbon, and grow more food with a permaculture approach, cover cropping, perennial plantings, companion planting, living mulches, and ...

Discover the hidden flavors of the city with Los Angeles urban foraging. Find inspiration for gleaning fruit, wild greens, and other edibles in cities and other urban environments. Los Angeles is one ...

Remaining on-grid made sense for this solo homesteader, but learn how to build an off-grid cabin on a budget to keep those features in a small cabin. In terms of home energy systems, “off-grid” and ...

Growing fruit and grains can vastly increase your food repertoire. What size garden to feed family of 4 for a year? Learn how many plants per family member each year and how many square feet that will ...

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Learn to build your own cabin cheaply and sustainably and learn about the green building benefits of sustainable, green-living homes. In 2013, I was living in a large city, but I felt it was time to ...

Choosing the healthiest flour for your family your family will ensure that the food you prepare provides the most nutritional benefit. Different flour options can have various risks and benefits, both ...

Learn how to build a sawdust stove for an efficient and clean burn while fueled by a material typically discarded as waste. Here is how to create one. As we who live in the industrialized nations of ...

The compost fence walls are great for composting yard waste while buffering noise and providing privacy. Here’s what to consider for constructing a compost fence, an ideal structure for composting ...

Jewelweed’s medicinal uses are well-known by many traditional cultures. You, too, can take advantage of this healing plant with this poison ivy soap recipe. And luckily, jewelweed identification is ...

Learn to forage for edible mushrooms that grow on trees, such as lion’s mane and beefsteak polypore, and recognize toxic look alikes to avoid, such as oyster mushroom look alikes. Avoid a trip to the ...