Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera) is identifiable by its simple, glossy, ovate leaves, typically 2-5 inches long, which turn yellow in fall. The tree produces large, round, bumpy fruits, known as ...

Sunchoke, also called Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial plant and a native North American root vegetable that is now cultivated on five continents. It is part of the ...

Though people may complain about guinea fowl being loud, there are many advantages of keeping guinea fowl on your property. Guinea fowl have an almost prehistoric appearance compared to chickens ...

2. DIY Farm Tools and Equipment Learn how to make your own DIY farm tools and equipment with Keith Arkenberg. The cost of tools and infrastructure to start a market garden… It’s never been ...

The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and they keep our hands busy while giving our minds a break from our phones and ...

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 ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed ...

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.

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.