I love this time of year. The air is cool, the earth is damp, and there are still a few edibles in the garden. Early fall means that it is time to harvest one of my favorite vegetables. Yes, it is...
Spring is an exciting time for beekeepers. If you have existing hives the workers are busy gathering nectar and pollen while the queen is laying eggs. But if you just starting out or lost your...
This is a growing and still incomplete list of sources and links regarding impartial research and information that demonstrates the negative health and environmental impacts of genetically modified...
in temperate climates
A few days ago someone asked me for some information on using beeswax to make salve. My quick response was to refer them to our blog here, specifically to the article on Comfrey Salve. An article...
Most people these days know that GMO stands for genetically modified organism. But many folks out there still don’t understand the problem with GMO’s and why we should be resisting their...
The farm stand is an idyllic part of rural America. It allows products to be sold where they are grown, often on an honor system. A farm stand can be an important source of income for a small farm...
During the winter season, when for many people much of the garden lies fallow, winter weeds begin to creep into the corners, paths, and untended places. For most people, those weeds are viewed as...
Now that fall is setting in for many of us, fires in the wood stove, fireplace, or fire pit are getting fired up. For every cord of firewood burned, a five gallon bucket of ashes will remain. These...
At the end of the summer season there are so many great veggies that are ripe for the pickin’, including a couple favorites–Lima beans and sweet corn. Combined, these made up a simple...