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 ...

Homesteading doesn’t have to mean 10 acres and a tractor. In today’s world, where buying land can feel out of reach and ...

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

How much land are you tending? What is the terrain like? Are you manicuring the grounds, or just knocking back weeds and ...

Build a durable DIY brick oven, stove, grill, and smoker to start cooking and baking pizza in your backyard.

Learn to start growing herbs in pots for beginners. These simple container vegetable garden layout and setup instructions can help you to start growing food in a small area.

More than 2,000 gardeners participated in our Worst Garden Weeds survey, helping us identify the 10 worst weeds in North America and the best organic control methods. Find out how to battle crab ...

MOTHER's trout ponds are supplied by a small, spring-fed tributary stream that feeds into the Eco-Village lake. When most people think of farming, visions of fields of corn or pastures dotted with ...

Learn how to build a log cabin from trees on a budget using local materials, traditional hand tools, and hard work while embracing the land. Read more.

If you like working with your hands, basket weaving can provide you with beautiful objects for your home, to give as gifts, or to sell.

Learn how to build the Furo, a one person hot tub for $100. The article includes step-by-step instructions, information on materials and construction photos. Originally published as "Hot Tub ...

You can create your own twig baskets from easy to collect raw materials, including branches, vines, and palm leaves. Originally published as "MAKE YOUR OWN TWIG BASKETS" in the May/June 1980 issue ...