Homestead is saying “yes in my backyard” to a multi-million dollar open space plan in their neighborhood. The county commissioners want to spend $3.25 million for 160 acres of open space that borders ...

An experienced orchardist shares which fruit trees grow quickly and produce reliable harvests for home gardeners. These ...

Geese make terrific watch birds, and both geese and ducks make excellent sausages and roasting birds. Plus, they’re incredibly easy keepers — the easiest of all poultry to raise. In The Backyard ...

Setting goals for your homestead helps you use your time and resources wisely. Whether you live in the city, suburbs, or ...

Though agriculture can be historically traumatic for many Black families, these homesteaders have found personal liberation by returning to the land. Today, many people are still embracing ...

RED HOOK, N.Y. – Hudson Valley Kinders Farm has launched online courses in backyard homesteading and goat raising. These courses can be accessed at hudsonvalleykinders.com and are an alternative to ...

With fresh, year-round produce available at the grocery store, vegetable gardening for beginners may seem pointless, not to mention challenging. But growing fruits and vegetables is a great way to ...

“The Backyard Homestead,” edited by Carleen Madigan, gives you all the hardworking information necessary to turn your backyard in to a cornucopia of delicious, organic food. From growing fruits and ...

“Homesteading can be fun and educational. It can build life skills for adults and kids. You can control what you get, what you eat and what you produce.” LAFAYETTE, La. — From gardening to raising ...