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There are two different plants that bear the common name bee balm: Monarda Didyma and Monarda Fistulosa. Both are grown for their scent, color, and usefulness....

During the spring of 1776, a number of important steps took place in the colonies that would lead toward independence from Great Britain. Chief among them...

If you have outdoor or barn cats—and if you are a homesteader you probably do—you know that they can be a boon and a nuisance. Cats...

No wishing, no hoping, no incanting an ancient Druidical chant can save us from crow’s feet, laugh lines, and the odd forehead crease. Let’s face it...

Making the transition to living a minimalist lifestyle can be an all-consuming task for adults. So many important decisions must be made that it can be...

A stash of junk silver can be your best friend in a time of crisis. These small, circulated silver coins contain just enough silver to buy...

The key to lowering energy costs is to use as electricity as efficiently as possible. This is not a news flash; however, most people have no...

I say, put him to death, executed by the judgments of God upon him, as an implacable enemy to God and Israel. —Matthew Henry, Commentary (1708)...

For anyone investigating the strange stories that sometimes emerge from the murky world of the secret government, trying to get to the bottom of anything can...

Catnip is perhaps best known for its ability to give cats a “high”; however, it has many other uses as well. For many years herbalists have...