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  A lot has been written about cattails, although the focus often tends to be on warm weather months. But I’ve harvested and eaten this remarkable plant throughout the year. Still, don’t be tempted to yank out a young cattail ...

Summer is fading and with it, several foods we have grown fond of. Don’t despair, though: Autumn brings a fresh new batch of seasonal sweetness for our enjoyment. Sweet, bitter, crunchy and soft, the variety is as endless as the ...

Don’t you miss those warm summer evenings lighted intermittently by the little flashes of fireflies? Many of us have been fortunate enough to enjoy the magic of fireflies and have even seen them up close, a privilege our children may ...

Most people’s first year on the homestead can be summed up in one word: chaos. Making the move into homestead living is often simultaneously exciting and intimidating — even more so if you’ve been accustomed to living in the city ...

Did you know that some of the most common summer weeds and wild plants make great medicine? Summer weeds soothe the itch of summer rashes, prevent the flu, relieve swelling, and more. Some are simply packed with vitamins and minerals. ...

They say that good things come in small packages. Unfortunately, the same can be said for bad things. Some of the smallest creatures we encounter on a daily basis can cause some of the biggest annoyances, discomfort and even danger. ...

The onslaught of mosquitoes can drive you from a relaxing time in your yard or even can make enjoying the warmer weather unbearable. While they are quite effective in keeping the pesky bloodsuckers away, the toxic chemicals found in commercial ...

Now that your plants are out of the greenhouse and planted in your garden, is it time to close the door and forget about your greenhouse until next spring? That’s how I used to think. Then something happened that changed ...

Over the past century, America’s population has shifted and expanded to the West, including the desert Southwest and California’s central valley. The new settlers in these areas, used to the plentiful rainfall and moderate summers of the Midwest and Northeast, ...

This winter means another season of icy pavement and frozen soil. It means another season you’ll be trapped inside the house, longingly staring out your frosted windows. Aching for the spring sunshine, you’ll utter a familiar promise to yourself: “I ...