“Unlike most pesky bugs that you want to purge from your garden, ladybugs live up to their cute little name. They pose no harm and are actually beneficial
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22 Lessons In Running A Successful Farmers Market Stand
“In 1999, I created the first farmers markets in London, England. The first market opened with 16 farmers selling fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, cheese, bread, plants and wine.
Small Homebuilt Cider Press
“When life gives you lemons you make lemonade; when your neighbor gives you several bushels of apples, duh, make cider! However in my case, I didn’t exactly have
Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar Recipe
“Do you love the idea of homemade spa goodies but think they are “too much trouble” to make? Or maybe it worries you that the exact form of
Making A Years Worth Of Butter
I’ve been asked how I know that 8 gallons of cream is the right amount for a year’s worth of butter for two people. I don’t. But I
Mushroom Farming
“The mushroom farming industry could use a few more good growers. Less than 300 growers produced last year’s U.S. crop. Amazingly, half of those mushroom farmers are located
Vinegar Making
“Last winter I wrote a post about my first attempts at making vinegar. I set a few types in motion on the kitchen counter, and over the course
How To Make Chicken Sausage
“A couple of weeks ago we had our first adventure in sausage making, this process was not nearly as hard as I would have thought it would be,
The Bucket Thresher
“We harvested the plants with scissors, and after the season slowed down in 2009, we hand-threshed and weighed the wheat. Based on yields, we planted out the best
All About Duck Eggs
“We raise Pekin ducks on our farm here in Virginia, right alongside our chickens. We have four ducks, Penelope, Sasha, Sonia and Brigid and one drake, Gregory, and
Herbal Remedies A-Z
“While some people may dismiss herbal remedies as quackery, the use of botanicals is well rooted in medical practice. Ancient doctors methodically collected information about herbs and developed
Naturally Feeding Rabbits
“Domestic rabbits are descended from European wild rabbits and should have no problem with a non-pelleted diet that includes a variety of feedstuff. Older rabbit books are useful
Algae-Powered Lamp Transforms CO2 Into Light
“The lamp is made possible thanks to a recent discovery made by researchers at the universities of Yansei and Stanford. The researchers found that a tiny electrical current
Bow Making Basics
“I remember making my first bow as a kid. I found a branch on the ground under the black oak trees that grew in our yard. There was
Solar Pannel Roof Shingles
“Residential solar has two main obstacles – expense and aesthetics. Even if I could afford it, my HOA probably wouldn’t allow it. All of this could change thanks
DIY Chicken Water & Feeder From 5-Gallon Buckets
“Not everyone needs a post on a DIY chicken water and feeder from 5-gallon buckets, but someone out there does need it! Is it you? Even if you
How To Harvest Linen Flax
“Linen, a specially selected variety of the flax plant, grown for its long, unbranched stocks, is harvested 100 days after planting, before the seeds are fully ripe. The
Home Based Production Of Biodiesel From Waste Vegetable Oil
“The first thing that needs to be done, after being assured that the oil does not contain water, is to find out what the levels of FFA’s (Free
Ancient Cooking: Silignites (Whitest Wheat Bread)
“My son, came home one day after school last year and told me we needed to cook. YAHOOO! My favorite thing to do, then he told me that the recipe
How To Make Your Own Laundry Soap
“I did a lot of research online to find as much information as I could about making my own laundry soap. What I found was that pretty much
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