7 DIY organic lawn care tips you can start using today
Use these seven DIY organic lawn care tips to save time and money while creating a safe, attractive, environmentally-friendly home landscape.
The birth story of Sebastian Gordon von Frank
A detailed birth story of our son, Sebastian. This information in this story may be helpful to other expectant parents out there.
Japanese vs American persimmons: growing, foraging, eating
What are the differences between American persimmons and Japanese persimmons. Which one should you grow in your garden, homestead, or farm? How do you grow or forage them? Find all the answers here!
How to propagate and grow Peruvian ground apple, aka yakon
Peruvian ground apples (aka yacón) are sweet, delicious roots that can be grown in most of the US. They offer superior features relative to Jerusalem artichokes, their better known relative.
Want to grow cocona fruit? Here are pros and cons…
Cocona is a rare tropical-tangy tasting fruit from Central and South America that can be grown in cooler climate zones under certain conditions. Find out how to do it!
How to make black garlic in a dehydrator
Black garlic is an Asian delicacy that’s taking high-end restaurants by storm. Here’s how you can make your own black garlic at home in a dehydrator!
How to grow, harvest, and eat chestnuts
Chestnuts are a fast-growing perennial tree that produce a delicious, sweet-tasting nut high in complex carbohydrates. Here’s everything you need to know to organically grow your own chestnuts in your home orchard, food forest, or homestead.
How to get your ducks to like you
Do you have pet or egg laying ducks? Want to get your ducks to like you? Here are three tips from expert duck whisperers.
How to grow guavas in pots in non-tropical regions
Find out how to grow guavas in containers/pots even if you live in cooler, non-tropical climate regions to enjoy your own fresh guava fruit!
How to orally medicate ducks with pills or syringes (includes videos!)
Trying to find out how to medicate ducks? We’ll show you how to safely pill or syringe your pet or backyard ducks to provide the medications they need.
Pregnancy Week 28: Doula, Lamaze, & kinesio tape for pregnancy pain
Our Week 28 pregnancy: doulas, Lamaze class, tips for using kinesio tape to deal with pregnancy back pain, recommended books, and more!
Recipe: Turkish Poğaças, stuffed savory dinner pastries
Learn how to make poğaças — a delicious Turkish pastry stuffed with ground lamb, veggies, feta cheese & fresh herbs — in a wood-fired cob oven or conventional indoor oven.
Can you use pee to fertilize your garden plants?
Can you use human pee as a fertilizer in your garden? Get answers to all of your pee and “liquid gold” questions here!
Mom’s pumpkin chili with turkey and black beans
This pumpkin chili with turkey and black beans recipe is rich, savory, and perfect for dinner on a cool late summer or fall evening.
How to find, ID, and eat Umbrella polypore (Polyporus umbellatus) – with recipe!
Umbrella polypore (Polyporus umbellatus) is a rare gourmet and medicinal mushroom. Here’s how to find, ID, and eat this forest delicacy!