Relax and enjoy a summer breeze in this classic do-it-yourself porch swing. Everyone needs a cozy spot to relax and sip some iced tea, and this do-it-yourself porch swing plan works even if you don’t ...

Explore this heirloom potato varieties list and decide which are the best heirloom potatoes to plant in your garden.. Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver is the culmination of some ...

Wondering how to heat a greenhouse for free? We list the cheapest way to heat a greenhouse in winter and keep temperatures steady. Greenhouses can be interesting environments to grow in. This is ...

Learn how to dehydrate food with a dehydrator for long-term food storage. You can make a DIY food dehydrator powered by the sun, a stove, or electricity. When I first took up self-­reliant coun­try ...

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Square foot gardening by planting flowers herbs and vegetables in wooden box on balcony Tackle high intensity gardening to grow more food in small spaces with these tiny gardening ideas, and create a ...

Wondering what is nettle tea good for? Nettle leaf tea benefits are numerous, and it’s a great herb to add into your everyday routine. Explore these nettle leaf tea benefits. Infusing a large amount ...

Interested in starting a self watering pots diy project? Learn all about how to make DIY self watering planters for tomatoes and other vegetables and herbs, perfect for small-space gardening. The ...

You can build a wood fired pizza oven in your backyard using these simple instructions. Learn how to build a wood-fired pizza oven in your backyard with this easy-to-make oven to bake crusty bread, ...

Want to learn how to build a yurt from scratch? Build your own yurt with these simple, low-cost plans. This yurt design has its origins in the folk wisdom of ancient Mongolia, where the prototype has ...

Several ripe and colorful corn cobs lie next to each other against a gray background. The corn cobs have different colors. Explore the history of ‘Carl’s Glass Gems’ a variety of Native American ...

As a farmer, I’m always looking for new ideas and simple, low-cost solutions to improve production and efficiency. I have never found any activity that cannot be improved (and then improved again) by ...