Wine caps have a potato-like flavor, and a single mushroom can be enough to cook a meal. They’re a wonderful companion crop alongside herbs and vegetables, giving you the ability to harvest ...

Grow plants vertically on a wood trellis design for the ideal way to make the most of small spaces within your garden or backyard using garden obelisk plans. Traditionally found in formal gardens, ...

Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver is the culmination of some thirty years of first-hand knowledge of growing, tasting and cooking with heirloom vegetables. A staunch supporter of ...

This easy-to-build clay oven is based on ancient technology. Not only does it heat up fast and hold its heat, it's also a beautiful architectural statement. Test your skills by building an outdoor ...

How are potatoes grown? Potatoes thrive in well-drained soil and require ample sunlight to grow well. Remember to space out your seed potatoes properly when planting to give them room to develop.

Learn how to make yucca shampoo right at home. Used extensively by native peoples, there are many yucca soap benefits including helping dandruff and hydrating your skin. The various species of yucca — ...

Catch up with the environmental current events of 2026. Get news on sustainable communities, scientific findings, the push ...

Start the kidding season off right by reading up on what to expect, what to look for if things go awry, and learn what to have on hand for when you need it most.

Avoid power surge solar panels damage by not using microinverters, grounding your system, and installing multiple ...

This close-up through the polycarbonate shows the absorber screen, the foam sealer molding, screws with EPDM washers, battens and a bottom vent. After walking into my workshop one December morning and ...

Ninety frost-free days here in the mountains of Idaho close to the Canadian border are not enough to raise most vegetable crops. For several years, I watched in frustration as my tomato and corn crops ...

An ideal staple crop for those seeking to meet most of their food needs with homegrown produce would be nutrient-dense, offer high yields, and have excellent flavor and storage qualities. A crop that ...