Chestnuts once reigned supreme over the eastern hardwood forests, not just because they were the biggest and most abundant ...

I build houses out of trash. I was inspired by the life of Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangarĩ Maathai, who said, “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference. My little thing ...

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

Enter to win Ambrosia Produce Bags and keep your fruits and veggies fresher for longer. These eco-friendly bags save you money and reduce food waste. Enter for a chance to win your very own.

Learn how to nixtamalize corn, nixtamalization history, and why this process creates more nutrition for us to absorb.

Take advantage of healing jewelweed with this poison ivy soap recipe. Luckily, jewelweed identification is easy, so try foraging for it yourself!

Learn how to make yucca shampoo right at home. Used extensively by native peoples, there are many yucca soap benefits including helping dandruff and hydrating your skin.

Learn how to build a biogas digester using intermediate bulk containers (IBC) for home use is easy and often can be built within an hour once you’ve assembled the tools and materials.

3D-Printed Charkha Spinning Wheel One spinning enthusiast is using modern methods to carry on timeless techniques, and building a home-based business in the process.

Where do seeds come from? Seed catalogue owners demystify the seed manufacturing process and give opinions on the reasons for the continuing seed shortage.

Learn how to make corn silk tea and about corn silk tea benefits, such as a high pottassium content and anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn how to make sandals at home. Expand your handmade clothing skills and walk in comfort by learning to make sandals using leather fitted to your feet.