GURLEY, Ala (WHNT) – “We try to work with nature, not against it.” For Matthew and Melissa Harman, that philosophy is the foundation of Harman Ridge Homestead. Rooted in a regenerative agriculture ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Claudette Schroer, at left, Jeff Schroer, Jason Schroer, and Laurie Schroer pose for a photograph next to the Hoosier Homestead Farm centennial award sign at their farm in Columbus on Friday. Nine ...

The setup The Hawkins Homestead Farm is sectioned into different raised beds and spots for their animals. This small, backyard farm is bathed in shades of green and warm sunshine. Their permaculture ...

Farmer and filmmaker Charlie Tennessen worked as a software engineer before moving to a 4.6 acre homestead in Racine County to take up farming. Since its inception, farming has been central to ...

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Over the last two decades, my mother has devoted herself to creating a small homestead farm in upstate New York. I’ve had a front-row seat to the tribulations and glories of raising a large flock of ...

Why bother with the blatant commercialism of big-box, look-at-me retailers that claim to support the “Do it yourself” ethos when regional, organic alternatives await? That’s right — whether just ...

Jeff and Sharon Beck of Bargersville pose on their farm near their Hoosier Homestead plaque. The Hoosier Homestead award is a state program honoring farms that have remained in the same family for ...

Over the last two decades, my mother has devoted herself to creating a small homestead farm in upstate New York. I’ve had a front-row seat to the tribulations and glories of raising a large flock of ...