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Growing Sweet, Seductive Mint

February 4, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Growing

Consider growing mint in your garden this year. Just make sure to keep it controlled, or you may find it seducing its way across your garden.

Multiflora Rose

February 3, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Growing

The toughest aggressor for many homesteaders is the dreaded Rosa multiflora, more commonly known as the multiflora rose.

Propagating, Collecting, and Saving Seeds

January 11, 2023 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Collecting and saving seeds is easy and rewarding. It’s a great way to save money, preserve and perpetuate the species, and cultivate plants suited to our zonal area.

Beat Colds and Flu with this Fire Cider Recipe

December 29, 2022 · Jennifer Vanbenschoten · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

My eight-year-old son seems to bring home a new cough or cold from school every other week. Since busy moms and dads don’t often get sick days, I make sure that I make up plenty of my favorite fire cider recipe to keep on hand.

Identify and Store Nuts for the Winter

December 29, 2022 · Kenny Coogan · Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites Scarlet leaves are among us as the nights become cooler. If you are starting to feel a little squirrelly, you are not alone. It is the chilly fall …

Growing Peas for Winter Greens

December 29, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Growing

Growing peas in winter is surprisingly easy. Peas are hardy and can be grown in many climates.

Sprouting Seeds at Home for Winter Nutrition

December 29, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Growing

Sprouting seeds at home has long been an easy and delicious way to gain nutrition when greens are scarce. You can do it for you or your chickens.

A Guide to Herbs That Grow in Winter

December 29, 2022 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing

Just about when we’re ready to focus our energies indoors, the bounty of fresh herbs has diminished. Try these herbs that grow in winter for year-round deliciousness.