Modern homes are so much better with expansive outdoor spaces for barbeques, family parties, relaxing, and unwinding. While you can hire a professional to install your deck, you can still create one from scratch. In fact, your input is exactly…
Medicinal plants have been integral to human health for centuries, tracing back to ancient civilizations like Egypt and China. Even today, with the abundance of western medicine options and treatments, cultivating a natural herbal medicine garden remains a valuable, truly…
With rising food costs and increasing concerns about pesticide use, growing your own vegetables isn’t just going to be a hobby–it’s one smart and healthier option. This way, you can forget your endless march to the supermarket looking for “fresh”…
Metal buildings have taken a prominent role in the agricultural landscape, serving a multitude of purposes from equipment storage to livestock housing. Their incorporation into agricultural practices reflects a shift toward more durable, cost-effective, and versatile structures. The physical properties…
NVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Do you feel guilty about the environmental impact of your life? Are you having trouble reconciling your ideals for sustainability and the realities of making it happen around you? I have a personal story that might bring…
Operating an outdoor sporting facility involves much more than just managing schedules and equipment. It requires a thoughtful approach to maintenance that not only preserves the quality of the sports grounds but also considers the environmental impact. Eco-friendly maintenance practices can…
GNSS stands for global navigation satellite system, and broadly speaking it’s the technology that allows global positioning with cell phones, surveying equipment, construction and agriculture machines and other devices. When buying a GNSS receiver, consider your intended use and how…
Join me for some quick snippets of rural life here on Manitoulin Island, Canada. Click below for a “look over the shoulder” video view of what I’ve been up to lately. Drainage tiles running, working on equipment, metal work, inertia wood…
Are you considering building a retaining wall and want to know if planning permission is needed? Perhaps you have heard conflicting information and aren’t sure who to believe? Well, we are here to set the record straight. Keep reading to…
You’ve just moved into your new home in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. You saved up for the down payment for years and now you have finished unpacking all the boxes and are ready to enjoy the privileges of being a homeowner. Now…
Two-wheel drive tractors need traction help in the winter, and that’s what tire chains are for. Join me for an improptu “fly on the wall” field video and see the process unfold.
Build your own hoop house with these easy to follow instructions and guidelines. Extend your growing season and make your green thumb even greener. You’ll never garden the same way again!