Looking for simple backyard ideas for summer? Create an outdoor kitchen to keep cool while enjoying the bounty of the season.

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What are quintessential seasonal foods right now where you live? If you grow rhubarb or have access to a patch here's a reminder that rhubarb pie is a classic and delicious springtime dessert. You can find our recipe below!

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We have more reasons than ever to make our own cleaning products: avoiding toxic chemicals, saving money, and many natural cleaners even work better

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Make your dream of growing strawberries a reality with this guide on how strawberries grow, when to plant them, a primer on the different types of strawberries, and more.

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Are free range eggs better? A MOTHER EARTH NEWS study on pastured eggs found that compared to conventional American eggs, real free-range eggs have less cholesterol and saturated fat, plus more vitamins A and E, beta carotene and more

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How does garlic grow? Here is a concise primer on growing garlic that covers varieties, how and when to plant, pest prevention, and harvesting and storage. Do you grow garlic? Do have a favorite variety? When are scapes ready where you live?

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What are the benefits of raising chickens? In a word, poop! Learn how to put chicken manure as fertilizer to use in your garden.

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Water, soil, plants and animals live together in a harmonious balance in a natural pond. No one needs to scoop out algae. The water doesn’t need pumps and filters to stay clean and oxygenated, and required maintenance is minimal.
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Many plants–shrubs, trees, vines, and fruits - can be propagated by the simple technique of rooting a piece of a “parent” plant. It's a great way to save money, share favorite plants with gardening friends, and find unique varieties. Learn how below!

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Beginning organic gardening and feeling daunted by weeds? Use these methods of organic weed control for gardens so that your vegetable garden can thrive.

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Are you looking for time-saving irrigation methods that will get water right to plants’ roots but won’t water weeds? Wick irrigation and self-watering clay pots are two options to consider

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Looking for nature activities for your kids? Author Crystal Stevens shares a daily curriculum journal from a Montessori Back to Nature Program. It's full of ideas for nature-based activities and lessons you can explore with your family!

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Start growing your own heirloom ornamental gardens right at home. This guide to using old fashioned garden flowers can lead to a variety of stunning landscape arrangements! What are some of your favorite flowers to plant?

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Your backyard chickens depend on you for health, housing and safety. In return, they will supply you with eggs, entertainment, pest control, fertilizer, meat and more. But as prey animals, chickens need to be protected from predators - here's how

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You ferment your sauerkraut, should you be fermenting your compost too? Learn how to compost kitchen scraps with fermentation and enrich your soil through the accessible and low-maintenance method of bokashi composting

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Are you dreaming of a hoop house? Check out these tips for siting and building a hoop house and provide your crops with sturdy protection and a longer growing season.

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Foraging is an amazing way to punctuate our plates with beauty, unique flavors, and enriched nutrients all while cultivating our connectivity. And fermentation is an ideal way to capture each of these benefits.

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Skip the convenience store and make your own whipped face cream recipe with these step-by-step instructions from Rosemary Gladstar's recipe. This homemade version is rich with natural ingredients and is deeply moisturizing.

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Why is Earth Day celebrated? Why is Earth Day important? We reflect on the years since the first Earth Day and how far we have yet to go to clean up our environment and lighten our impact on the earth.

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Knowing where our food comes from gives us confidence in its goodness, plus we save about $5,000 a year through our gardening and food storage efforts. Learn which crops to grow to keep you and your family fed through the winter.

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