Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate

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Ant infestation I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets. John Marcum Silverton, Oregon You can make a...

We’re still planting like crazy

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With five acres of garden for our seed business and our own use, you can imagine just how busy both Will and I are...

Q and A: local co-ops in Minnesota and use for small dropped apples

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Local co-ops in Minnesota We are new to the Iron Range. Also new to self reliance. My question is are there any good locally owned...

One man’s junk; another man’s treasure

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A friend gave Will a junker air compressor that the pressure switch was shot on. He and David spent several hours rigging a motor,...

The sun is out, and the birds are singing

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I just came in from outside. It's such a beautiful spring day! I heard the first Red-winged Blackbirds singing this morning and our pair...