Chestnuts once reigned supreme over the eastern hardwood forests, not just because they were the biggest and most abundant ...

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What should you know about food, farming and the meat you eat? Farmer and writer Joel Salatin sounds off on government regulations, pasture-based farming and more.

Save the rain for a sunny day build a rainwater collection system that'll store 275 gallons in recycled water containers in a system five times bigger than the typical rain barrel.

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Consider planting low-maintenance blackberries as they are both easy-to-grow and produce abundant, delicious, and versatile fruits.

You can grow your own gherkin pickles and more with this pest-proof mini cuke/squash from Africa. Try growing burr gherkins to make delicious pickles and a spicy Brazillian stir-fry.

Prevent pests from invading your garden by using Diatomaceous Earth products to naturally kill bugs and beetles without the use of harsh chemicals.

Grain bins are a sturdy, inexpensive alternative-living option, and now Iowa company Sukup Manufacturing is making these unconventional houses more widely available.