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The scientific name for sorghum is Sorghum bicolor. This includes grain sorghum, grown primarily for the seed located at the ...
Meet your livestock’s needs on a budget with these sheep housing design ideas to build a DIY sheep barn.
Biosolids could fertilize crops if we can safely manage PFAS and get over the “ick factor,” learn about biosolids fertilizer ...
Looking for a delicious fruit that’s native, nutritious, and surprisingly tropical? Download our free guide about pawpaw fruit and unlock the full potential of this forgotten American treasure.
Peace, simplicity, community, reflection and involvement — at the Possibility Alliance, these values and more weave together beautifully. The Hughes family lives by candlelight at night because their ...
Most gardeners have sustainability on their minds. After all, growing your own food is a huge step toward leading a sustainable lifestyle. Organic, chemical-free methods are inherently more ...
Joel Salatin raises pastured poultry and grass-fed beef at Polyface Farms in Swoope, Va. Tell us a little bit about Polyface Farm. We’re located eight miles southwest of Staunton, Va., in the ...
This lineup of America’s 20 favorite tomatoes will fill your growing season with an array of colors and fabulous flavors. We tapped into the minds of all kinds of experts to help narrow the field.
The acorn woodpecker's handiwork. In autumn, the birds drill holes into trees and tightly stash acorns for winter; the acorns are so snug that even squirrels can't pry them out. Learn about oak tree ...
One of Mossin' Annie's moss installation projects was enhancing a stonehenge garden. Take some lessons and advice from a passionate mosser. How does moss grow? What are some bryophytes examples? And ...
Wood gas trucks! From left: ’95 Dodge Ram 2500 V10; ’84 Ford F250 V8; ’93 Dodge Dakota V8; ’92 Dakota V8 (conversion in progress). Back in 2004, Wayne Keith drew a line in the sand at $1.50. That’s ...
At the heart of herbalism is one’s understanding of and connection with the plants. There are many ways to foster this, from personal experience and traditional wisdom to book study and scientific ...