Foraging
How to Forage Burdock Root in Appalachia: A Winter Dig
How I forage burdock root in Appalachia: finding first-year plants, ruling out toxic look-alikes, digging a deep root in the cold months, and keeping it.
Foraging
My Honest Nisaku Hori-Hori Review for Foragers and Root Diggers
A hori-hori knife review from thirty years of digging roots on the Olympic Peninsula: what the Nisaku does well, where it falls short, and who should…
Backyard Chickens
How to Ventilate a Chicken Coop in Winter Without Freezing
Chicken coop ventilation in winter keeps frostbite and damp at bay. Here's how much vent space you need, where to put it, and how to stop…
Gardening
How to Start Onions from Seed Indoors for a Balcony Garden
Start onions from seed indoors this winter: when to sow, how to light them, why to trim the tops, and how to grow full-size bulbs in…
Fishing
The Best Fillet Knife for Panfish and Catfish (My Honest Pick)
The best fillet knife for panfish and catfish after forty years of cleaning fish: what a 7-inch blade does well, where it falls short, and who…
Foraging
How to Forage and Use Staghorn Sumac in the Southern Mountains
Learn to forage staghorn sumac in the southern Appalachians: how to tell it from poison sumac, when to pick the red berries, and how the old…
Foraging
Herbal Infused Vinegar: How to Make a Batch Before the Holidays
How to make herbal infused vinegar at home: pick the herbs, fill the jar, steep it four to six weeks, and have pantry gifts ready well…
Backyard Chickens
Chickens in Snow: How and When to Let Your Flock Out
Chickens in snow are tougher than most keepers fear. Here's when to open the pop door, how to build a cleared patch, and how to keep…
Gardening
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps on a Windowsill (What Works)
Regrow kitchen scraps on a windowsill: green onions are the real winner, celery and romaine give a modest return. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how.
Fishing
A Fishing Gift for a Grandchild: A First Kit and a First Day
A fishing gift for grandchild that lasts: a simple first kit, a short first trip to the pond, and the safety basics, from a granddaddy who…