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Did you know that you can grow potatoes in a container with just a little bit of soil and a whole bunch of straw? You bet you can. Using straw has a couple of huge benefits: the container remains light ...

  No homestead is truly complete without a cob oven. It is one of the iconic signs of rebellion and a step in the direction of freedom. A cob oven is a baking chamber that reaches temperatures of up to ...

  The topic of mulch has been thoroughly discussed by avid gardeners for years. By now, we are well aware of the benefits of using mulch. Yes, it saves time and energy when it comes to maintaining a successful vegetable ...

I have a confession to make. I do not like mushrooms. When I say this, I don’t mean to imply anything other than the simple fact that by reasons of some quirks in my early upbringing, I just don’t enjoy ...

Applying mulch to your garden keeps soil temperature insulated from cold and hot weather, minimizes evaporation, and inhibits weed seed germination. A mulch is any material laid over the soil. Common mulches include crushed rock, bark, wood chips, grass clippings, ...

It simply is not feasible for every American family to keep the house on high heat all winter, especially for families that live in areas where winter can last for several months. With some prep work prior to cold weather ...

October 31, 2012 Here’s a new approach to raised bed gardening. Watch this video to receive instructions for planting in a straw bale. Previous Video

A cottage in the woods or a farmhouse kitchen wouldn’t really be complete without a broom in the closet to clear away dust, with another near the hearth for sweeping up ashes from the previous night’s blazing fire. And imagine ...