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The time for morel mushroom hunting is upon us. The temperatures are starting to rise, and signs of spring are popping up all around us. That means morel mushroom season is here as well. Morel mushrooms are a delicacy, selling ...

Self-sufficient gardeners avoid the use of pre-packaged fertilizers and soil from the store. While fertilizers are easy to use, off the grid living means a store isn’t always nearby, and you might not have the means to purchase the items. ...

Winter is a scary time for new chicken owners. We want our flock to be warm, healthy and happy — which can be challenging with freezing temperatures and snow coating the ground. Fortunately, once you figure it out, raising chickens ...

So, your kids are probably now all back in school. Unfortunately, mine have already come home complaining of stuffy noses.  Now, flu season is fast approaching, and a sore throat is one of the most common symptoms you might experience. ...

Cold and flu season is upon us, and children tend to catch every little sickness that comes their way. While conventional medicine has its place and time, parents can turn to home remedies for kids when their children are feeling ...

Dandelions have a terrible reputation for being the pesky weeds that pop up between sidewalk cracks. Homeowners spray them with weed killer, but they have no idea what those yellow flowers have dozens of health benefits. Dandelions are a known edible; the greens make fantastic ...

It’s the annoying little “weed” that may invade your lawn or garden bed this year, but you likely have no idea that it is a medicinal powerhouse. It’s called “purslane,” and it can benefit your skin, urinary and digestive systems. ...

Winter is arriving for most of the United States, which means it is time to consider what you need to do to prepare. The last thing you want to do is wait to hear the forecast that a huge blizzard ...

Herbs have a variety of health benefits for chickens — very similar to their effects on humans. If you are looking for holistic ways to care for your chicken flock, scattering herbs throughout the coop and nesting boxes is an ...

Chances are you have chickweed growing in your backyard. But did you know this herb has multiple medicinal purposes? It grows between four and 12 inches long and produces small, yellow and green leaves. Small white flowers also develop on ...