'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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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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Chili made from home-canned beef or pork is a great convenience food. Canned chili made from beef or pork is a great convenience food. Spoon it into tacos for a quick meal, or layer it with corn ...

Are you looking for a particular vegetable, herb or flower variety and it’s not available in your favorite catalogs? Our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Seed and Plant Finder lets you quickly search the ...