Become an adaptive gardener! Gardening is an activity that most of us do because we want to. We do it because it’s pleasurable, healthy, puts fresh produce on the table, beautifies our environment – and the list goes on. However, when the breathing gets more difficult or the knees or back give out, ...

Conservation is a collective responsibility shared by individuals across the globe. Protecting the planet and ensuring its future has never been more important, as various organizations and environmentalists warn that, without immediate action, many of the more harmful effects of climate change coul...

It’s September, and to many gardeners, that means it’s time for end-of-the-year garden maintenance. This includes cutting back plants, clearing out leaves and composting most of the vegetation that grew this season. Before continuing the normal routine, it’s a good time to step back and think about ...

Okay, so the difference between summer squash and winter squash isn’t that big. The biggest difference is simply the amount of time they spend on the vine. Summer squash varieties usually only spend between 40 and 60 days on the vine, making their skins more tender. Winter squashes can spend 120 day...

Depending on where you live, your fall fairs may take place before school starts or after school starts. For me, the annual family visit to the Herkimer County Fair always signified one more week of freedom before another school year. But fairs are far more important than simply being a way for chil...

It’s about time to get started on your autumn garden. While it’s viable to find starts at the local farmers market, or the nearby hardware store, nothing is more rewarding than starting your entire garden from seed. That’s why we’ve decided to put all those preparations in one place. We’ll discuss w...

Milkweed is a critically important plant for the monarch butterfly, which is threatened with extinction. The monarch caterpillar uses milkweed as its primary food source, and its powerful flowers provide nectar for countless butterflies, bees and insects. If you stop and observe a milkweed plant in ...

The magic of secondhand treasures, the practicality of thrifting your wardrobe and the importance of sustainable fashion When I write, I tend to veer into nostalgia quite a lot. While that can easily become weary and overdrawn, I just can’t help it. I didn’t have a perfect childhood (who does? and m...

So, you have decided to raise livestock. You can sell meat as retail cuts, requiring a USDA licensed slaughterhouse. Or you can sell animals as halves, wholes or quarters instead of retail cuts. In this second scenario, you sell the live animal to your customers but deliver it to a Custom Exempt sla...