Here’s a simple elderberry syrup recipe that will keep for a couple of months in your refrigerator. You can dole it out in spoonfuls just like cough medicine, or you can stir it into your ...

Emi Griess is the Communications Coordinator at the Helping Hands Humane Society of Topeka, Kansas. They take in over 6,000 animals a year and offer several services to the surrounding county ...

Erin Snyder and her family have raised chickens and ducks for nearly two decades. She’s passionate about all things poultry, including poultry nutrition, predator protection, and egg-laying ...

What do worms eat? Learn all about the best diet to feed your compost worms, including what not to feed them. What’s waste to me or you may be slop for the pigs or food for the dog or someone else.

Compared to chickens, guinea fowl are low-cost, low-maintenance, and do a standout job as chemical-free pest control. They are an excellent alternative to chickens for homesteaders seeking both ...

Why do beavers build dams? Is humane beaver control possible? Get rid of beavers naturally by outsmarting them using clever water control structures. This article is also in audio form for your ...

This article is also in audio form for your listening enjoyment. Click the play button to start the recording. The sticker shock you’ve likely experienced at the gas pump in the months since ...

A few years ago, we added a couple goats to our homestead farm, including an Alpine milk goat named Avi. I bought Avi already in milk, so the first year I was able to focus on milking without a ...

5. Community Cats & Working Cats What's the value of a managed community cat population? We weigh the pros and the cons of outdoor cats, and learn why trap-neuter-return is the… It’s never ...

2. Grass-Fed Cattle Care: From Calf to Beef Let's talk money: how can you sell your grass-fed beef, and how do you manage feed costs? The cost of your care and maintenance is… It’s never been ...

It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let Mother Earth News show you how with hundreds of online ...

It’s never been easier to pick up new skills to boost your independence and keep more money in your wallet while you’re at it. Let Mother Earth News show you how with hundreds of online ...