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Gardening is more or less a continuous affair with just a small break during the coldest of cold days of winter. Even the plants and wild animals go to sleep then, but often after an elaborate ritual of preparation. Likewise, ...

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 ...

The days are getting shorter, the air colder. What can we do when we want to squeak out a few more weeks of growing? A simple and fun way to grow vegetables year-round is to use a cold frame. Cold ...

Spring is a fantastic time to gather herbs to make a women’s medicine kit. Collect your herbs from areas which are pristine and contain large stands of plants. Try drying your herbs or make them into tinctures, syrups and herbal ...

This winter has been a rough one by the standards of the Missouri Ozarks. We have endured temperatures the likes of which I have not previously seen in the five years I have been here: negatives in the teens and ...

I’m not an expert at yard work, nor am I proficient at being self-supporting. I do know, however, what doesn’t work. I am very good at creating disasters around the house. Maybe, by writing this column, I can teach someone ...

Nothing heralds the arrival of spring earlier than flowering spring bulbs. These perennial flowers bring beauty, fragrance, and color wherever they’re planted. With proper planning and minimal care, these perennials are sure to come back every year with bursts of ...

While your garden is sleeping, it is preparing the foundation upon which your plants will be grown. However, there are still a few things you will need to do to help your garden along. Here is a list of chores ...

Except for a few short-lived cold snaps, it has been a pretty mild winter here in North Carolina. From what I’ve been hearing, the same can be said for most of the United States. Of course, those of us who ...

It may seem far off now, but spring is just around the corner. To battle the winter blues, start learning about spring and the science behind dormant plants and new buds. You can even extend the lessons to include other ...