The simple acts of growing food, making medicines, and foraging in the woods are deeply satisfying. They’re good for us, and ...

What is a microgrid, and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.

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From legal issues to noise pollution, learn what to look for when buying land to build on, including the safety of the land and where you are free to build water and septic.

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After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology from Emporia State University, Dena began her professional career as a summer Naturalist for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ...

Chris Amendt, the founder of Native Monarchs and Monarch Botanika, is a dedicated advocate for the natural world and a tireless champion of Monarch butterfly conservation. She holds degrees in ...