This is a growing and still incomplete list of sources and links regarding impartial research and information that demonstrates the negative health and environmental impacts of genetically modified...
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Fresh, uncured, hams are hard to come by these days, unless you raise your own livestock, or know someone who does. But a fresh ham is a treat, easy to prepare, and can feed a large family. A fresh...
Leeks are a bulb-less, mild allium that are easy to grow, but take a long time to mature from seed, 100 or so days in fact. With that in mind, leeks are one of the first seeds to start in winter...
Cold frames. They are the workhorse of my garden. Every year, they are pulled into service, both in the early spring and then again in the fall. They alone, allow us to extend our growing season...
With grapefruits coming into season, I decided to research making my own grapefruit seed extract. All the seeds, pulp, and white membranes that are left over from the juicing process are the key...
A few days ago someone asked me for some information on using beeswax to make salve. My quick response was to refer them to our blog here, specifically to the article on Comfrey Salve. An article...
Most people these days know that GMO stands for genetically modified organism. But many folks out there still don’t understand the problem with GMO’s and why we should be resisting their...
Chestnuts are beautiful, stately trees that have delicious protein-rich nuts that are great for feeding people and wildlife. There are twelve species of chestnuts worldwide, the most well know of...
The farm stand is an idyllic part of rural America. It allows products to be sold where they are grown, often on an honor system. A farm stand can be an important source of income for a small farm...