Kris Bordessa, National Geographic author/certified master food preserver

These fermented sugar snap peas are a great addition to your home preservation plans. When your peas are going off, be sure to make up several jars – you’ll love them.

Instead of spending money on canned or boxed broth, learn how to make chicken stock at home! It’s easy to make and super budget friendly.

Choosing which duck breeds are best for your backyard farm requires a bit of assessment. Are you raising them primarily for eggs? Or are they meat birds? Do you need a duck breed that is docile? Or is it okay if they’re a bit nervous? Here are three to try, complete with what you can expect from each.

Raising backyard chickens? Here’s what to feed chickens without breaking the bank. Save money on feeding chickens with these cost-cutting techniques.

The advantage of mulching in a garden can’t be overstated. From moisture retention to weed suppression and beyond, this tactic is a winner!

Muffins pack wholesome ingredients into a tidy little package. Oatmeal makes these lightly sweetened easy apple cinnamon muffins a breakfast winner.

Beet sauerkraut with red cabbage is an easy recipe to ferment and it’s so good for you. Here’s how to make it at home with garden fresh produce.

Preserving foods using the water bath canning method allows you to create shelf-stable canned goods at home, and it’s perfect for beginners. Here’s how to do it safely.