Kris Bordessa, National Geographic author/certified master food preserver

Canning, food preservation, & raising small animals – learn these urban homesteading skills! Self sufficient living can be embraced right where you live.

The cabbage white butterfly is drawn to brassicas. A single caterpillar can decimate a young plant. These natural pest control methods can keep them at bay.

These green monsters are the bane of gardeners! Tomato hornworms cause much damage – here’s how to eliminate them in your garden.

Looking for an easy flower to add to your vegetable or flower garden? Grow nasturtiums! They’re pretty, hardy, and edible!

Try this delicious recipe for ketchup! It’s a great substitute for your favorite store bought brand if you’re harvesting lots of tamarillos.

It’s easy to transform ground pork into a tasty homemade breakfast sausage with this recipe and just a few herbs and spices. Make up a batch of this mild sausage and keep it in the freezer.

If you’ve never thought about preserving radishes from the garden, this recipe for lacto fermented radishes with turnips might change your mind.

Skip the pre-made cans and boxes at the store with these easy homemade recipes. Here’s how to make some of your favorites at home. You’ll save cash, too!