What is a microgrid, and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.

Growing gooseberries, currents, and jostaberries is easy to make money on by selling to a local restaurant or making ...

The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and ...

Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed-starting tips ...

From legal issues to noise pollution, learn what to look for when buying land to build on, including the safety of the land and where you are free to build water and septic.

John Metzer: [00:00:00] Stephen and I are, we’re both incubating birds that take almost four weeks. So, what works well with the guinea would work well with the ducks. The vast majority of our ...

Clear plastic shoeboxes make for suitable rooting cases. Learn how to grow a rose from a cutting and a slip using the hardwood or softwood propagation technique. Roses are surprisingly easy to root.

Looking for a few good fruit trees for beginners? Get tips for pruning fruit trees, how to manage pests and how to plant your fruit trees. (For details on growing many other vegetables and fruits ...