'Cherokee' multicolored popcorn. The concept of companion planting, in which one plant helps the other, is the basic idea behind the Three Sisters, but focusing on this alone glosses over many of ...

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 ...

Learn what to feed chickens in winter and how to keep them safe while they aid you in preparing the garden for next year’s ...

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 ...

Have you ever thought about which chicken breed fits your personality? Whether you’re a calm or a go-getter, our fun What's ...

A commemorative viewpoint in Wiyot territory highlights the importance of Wigi (Humboldt Bay) to the tribe. Learn about the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Movement and how it supports the ecocultural ...

Farmers often have trouble finding local meat processors: Local meat units can help fill the gap. Demand for local, humanely raised, grass-fed meat is growing, but at the same time, local meat ...

Jules Dervaes is a family man. In a previous life, he was a hippy – and now he is hip, as his youngest daughter Jordanne puts it. His first experiments in self-sufficiency go back to New Zealand ...

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the flour and salt, stirring until blended. The dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest at least 8 hours ...

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Learn how to grow black walnut trees, what not to plant near black walnut trees, and when to prune walnut trees for a valuable grove of trees, nut crops, and naturally strong timber. I’m an ...