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Chestnuts once reigned supreme over the eastern hardwood forests, not just because they were the biggest and most abundant ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

The Natural Remedies column shows you how to use the versatile the willow tree: creating soothing tea, a natural aspirin substitute for pain and emergency food in the wilderness. Originally ...

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

How to Maintain Push Reel Mowers Reel mowers are quiet and don't spew air pollution like gas engine mowers do. They’re simple to maintain, and sharpening the blades is easier than you might think.

MOTHER's trout ponds are supplied by a small, spring-fed tributary stream that feeds into the Eco-Village lake. When most people think of farming, visions of fields of corn or pastures dotted with ...

With an assortment of recycled materials, you can use these low-cost DIY greenhouse ideas to serve double-duty as home heating, guesthouse, and more.