Harness the Power of Self-Sufficiency One New Skill at A Time It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let ...

Raising turkeys entails food — and fun! Is Gardening Worth It Financially? Plan and plant the best garden for your buck.

Overwhelmed by the thought of growing your food? Not sure where to begin? Tired of having to "wing it" every growing season? We're here to help you! In this workshop we'll discuss The varieties of ...

Learn how to build a garden fence to keep animals out while adding beauty and functionality to your growing space with a durable garden fence that won’t break the bank. When we moved into our ...

Enter to win Ambrosia Produce Bags and keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer! Handcrafted from unbleached raw flax linen, these eco-friendly bags create the perfect microclimate to ...

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 ...

Some third-graders from a local elementary school came to my farm for a tour, and I saw it as an opportunity to test their knowledge. So, before they arrived, I tied some carrots to a small maple ...

What is a microgrid and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security. No, we’re not talking about miniature cooking pans for making tiny ...

Sell your berries and value-added products to individuals, produce markets, restaurants, breweries, and more. Growing gooseberries, currents, and jostaberries is easy to make money on by selling ...

Insulation is a must for homeowners seeking to go off-grid. To find the biggest energy hogs in a home, start by taking a hard look at your energy habits. The biggest energy hog may be a member of ...

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.

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food. My husband and I own 1/3 acre smack-dab in the ...