Are you looking for a fun gardening project to do with your children? Showing them how to grow flowers to make dyes will prove to be a fun and memorable experience this summer, giving them a sense of accomplishment while fostering in them an appreciation for land and nature. Making colors from plant...

There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive. Chickens love to dig in the dirt and that can be a problem. Take advantage of their natural tendencies by allowing access to the garden when they...

Environmental and recycling businesses, organizations, community groups and individuals around the U.S. are making plans to celebrate the annual International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) coming up the week of May 5 – 11. The goal of ICAW is to build public awareness on the benefits of compost use ...

I hear the word “diversity” in every regenerative agricultural context. Scientists say, “We are in a biodiversity crisis.” I find myself simply trying to honor the next generations by creating a diverse farm habitat where nature runs the operation. This idea cascades around the pasture and its patch...

With the advent of spring, there are a few different focuses that come across our radar, highlighted by various interest groups that intersect with our readership. This month, one of those is the topic of “canine fitness,” as man’s best friend is often an inseparable part of our farms and homesteads...

If you’re a dairy farmer, no matter the size of your herd, it’s likely that the majority of your milk stays just that – liquid milk. But the spring flush is a real thing for cows, sheep and goats. So whether you keep your livestock’s milk for yourself or you sell it, what do you do when there’s more...

We’ve been focusing a lot lately on how to clean up your home come springtime. There’s nothing quite like throwing open the windows for the first time after the chill of winter and sprucing up your personal space. But the animals we care for stay in their own homes and they need some spring cleaning...

As warmer weather approaches, it is a great time to consider how you use the outdoor spaces in your life. Whether you rent or own, use public land or private, there are things that you can think about to help make these outdoor spaces work better for you. Ideally, the landscape you have would match ...

The connotations of “spring cleaning” lead to images of sunny days, clearing out the old and shaking down the cobwebs. Of wiping down walls until they shine and filling the air with the scent of lemony goodness. Your pantry deserves the same love as your den or your bedroom! It’s easy to fall into b...