How to grow and use milk thistle
Find out how to grow and use milk thistle without it escaping your garden. Milk thistle makes a delicious tea and is even used as a life-saving medicine!
How to grow an endless supply of pea greens indoors
Find out how to grow an endless supply of delicious cut-and-come-again pea greens indoors!
Persimmon bread with oats, walnuts, and honey (no sugar)
A rich, moist, and delicious persimmon bread made with 100% whole wheat organic flour, oats, walnuts, raisins, and honey (not cane sugar)!
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.
Recipe: Meyer lemon bars with rosemary browned butter shortbread crust
These Meyer lemon bars are the ultimate dessert for anyone who loves lemons. The perfect combination of sweet, sour, savory, and a hint of saltiness.
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.
What’s the easiest way to zest citrus?
Don’t throw away your citrus skins! We’ll show you the easiest way to zest citrus, plus 10 ways you can turn your zest into culinary magic.
Week 40 pregnancy update: symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) & nursery completion
Our last pregnancy update, pre-birth. Dealing with symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), plus nesting and nursery prep as we get ready for parenthood. Includes DIY how-to instructions on painting baby nursery walls with a mountain motif.
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!