I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little ...

Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

“Precious and rare.” That phrase has stayed with us while tending the garden, foraging in the woods, and walking the pastures ...

Build a durable DIY brick oven, stove, grill, and smoker to start cooking and baking pizza in your backyard.

Learn how to build the Furo, a one person hot tub for $100. The article includes step-by-step instructions, information on materials and construction photos. Originally published as "Hot Tub ...

More than 2,000 gardeners participated in our Worst Garden Weeds survey, helping us identify the 10 worst weeds in North America and the best organic control methods. Find out how to battle crab ...

MOTHER's trout ponds are supplied by a small, spring-fed tributary stream that feeds into the Eco-Village lake. When most people think of farming, visions of fields of corn or pastures dotted with ...

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Read more.

Yellow jacket wasps feed their young liquefied insects, with caterpillars, flies and spiders comprising the largest food groups during most of the summer. The effect: Adios, garden pests!

Learn how to make perfume from flowers, herbs, and other plants from your garden. This tutorial focuses on how to make oil based perfume.

There are many elderflower medicinal uses. This recipe for elderflower honey can be used as an effective remedy against colds and allergies.