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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Nutsedge has gotten a bad rap, but for good reason. This pesky weed has been known to infest gardens, spreading thousands of nutlets underground and reproducing at an alarming rate (see our readers’ ...

Chili made from home-canned beef or pork is a great convenience food. Canned chili made from beef or pork is a great convenience food. Spoon it into tacos for a quick meal, or layer it with corn ...

Baby goats are some of the cutest farm animals out there, but do you know how to take care of them? Learn the basics of goat kid care. I recently bought three young goat kids that had been rejected by ...

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

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 ...

The author’s garden midway through the growing season, full of vegetables and pest-repelling flowers. How long does cardboard take to decompose? Find answers to using a cardboard weed barrier in your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Build towers of stackable produce storage bins by knocking together a mix of tall and short wooden crates. For added maneuverability, you can add casters to the bases of the DIY storage bins you'll be ...