Video: How to clean a Laguna Max-Flo pump in your backyard pond
A helpful article + instructional video for backyard pond owners and duck parents showing you exactly how to disassemble and clean your Laguna MAX-FLO waterfall & filter pump.
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!
Duck parent gift guide
Need gift ideas for someone who loves ducks? Our duck lovers’ gift guide will help you find a perfect gift for the quackaholic in your life!
The complete foraging and wildcrafting gift guide
Our foraging & wildcrafting gift guide has dozens of gift ideas to help you find the perfect gift in any price range!
Ultimate gift guide for home chefs and anyone who loves to cook or bake
The ultimate home chef gift guide with awesome gift ideas for people who love cooking, baking, mixology, and making the world taste better!
The Ultimate Gardening Gift Guide (for any budget)
Looking for the perfect gardening gift? Check out our gardening gift guide with dozens of gift ideas for any budget!
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!
Recipe: Cast iron pan-roasted chestnuts on a stovetop
If you have homegrown or store bought chestnuts, the first recipe you need to master is roasted chestnuts. Here’s a simple pan-roasted chestnut recipe you can make on your stovetop in a cast iron skillet (or regular pan).
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: 3 tips
Do you have pet or egg laying ducks? Want to get your ducks to like you? Here are three tips from expert duck whisperers.
Recipe: Fresh guava and Meyer lemon ice cream
A simple guava ice cream recipe made with fresh guavas, Meyer lemon, duck (or chicken) eggs, and grass milk. Perfect recipe for any home ice cream maker!
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.