Long used for its heart toning qualities and as a remedy for colds and other ailments, wild cherry is an easily foraged tree and traditional medicine powerhouse.
In this excerpt from "The Ecological Farm," author Helen Atthowe shares some weed suppression experiments she conducted on her farm.
Do you need a rototiller to start a garden? The tool surely prepares a growing space quickly, but a no-till approach can be more beneficial to soil in the long run.
These crumbly, streusel-topped rhubarb muffins make delicious use of rhubarb picked fresh from the garden for a sweet, homegrown treat.