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Why Dry? Dehydration is one of several ways to store food. The process involves removing most of the water from food by using heat. Heat, regardless...

Astronomers and almanacs tell me that spring will have sprung in the Northern Hemisphere at 1:14 AM, Eastern Daylight Time, on March 20, 2012. To the...

Having a dog or multiple dogs on your farm is a practical necessity. Dogs were bred to work, and working farm dogs are some of the...

When planning your garden, you surely give consideration to what types of plants, vegetables, and herbs you will grow. You think about what your family needs...

All gardens need to be pollinated, and bees are the usual suspects for this task. Unfortunately, they are seriously lacking in our gardens, as most of...

Everything you eat, drink, breathe, wear, or in any way use belongs to God’s creation.  You were born into this world naked and possessing nothing.  You...

One of the most important survival skills you will ever learn is how to properly administer first aid. This is something I have given considerable thought...

Plants, like people and animals, can develop a number of diseases. Whether you see it in your houseplants or out in the garden, diseases can destroy...

My father wore a suit and tie to work every day for sixty years and would never have dreamed of leaving the house without shaving. Living...

Vanilla extract being so expensive, you would think that it would be difficult to make.  Not so. Making vanilla extract requires few ingredients – vanilla beans,...