Pool skimmers and masking tape? There are some surprising entries in this list of our 11 favorite tools in the garden and on the homestead.

DIY potting soil with just 3 ingredients? You bet! Here's a homemade potting soil recipe your container gardens will love.

Cold in the coop this winter? Here are 11 quick and easy tips for cold-weather chicken care.

Kale is a top-notch, easy-to-grow food, medicine, animal supplement, and survival crop. Here's how to add it to your garden and your table.

Are grains like wheat, rice, barley, corn—even buckwheat, amaranth, and quinoa—worth growing on a small acreage? Let’s take a look.