Seasonal Activities

7 Tips for Beating the Winter Farm Blahs
Accomplish a few things and beat the winter blahs with these practical and appealing ideas.

Natural Bug Repellent Recipes
Download Sue Weaver's natural bug repellent recipes (and sting soothers) collected for you on this chart to keep handy at home during bug season.

Building Nest Boxes
Learn how building nest boxes and installing them on your farm can help manage wildlife that lives and visits there.

Clean and Refurbish Cast Iron
Learn how to clean cast iron and refurbish a rusty, old cast iron pot to a shimmering black, useable kitchen cookware.

Create Wildlife Habitats
Learn how to use wildlife habitats--like nest boxes and travel corridors--to help manage wildlife on your farm.

Carry On: Eco-friendly Bags
You can never have enough bags to carry your farm-related gear! Why not choose those that were made with the earth in mind?

Diary of a Class: Fall Vegetable Gardening
On this trip we learned about growing a fall vegetable garden. But, more than just produce is cultivated during a week at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Aiding the American Farmer
Farm Aid, the annual concert founded and organized by the recording industry’s top names, helps America’s struggling farm families stay on the land.

Plant a Memory: Five Steps to Create a Time Capsule for Your Farm
Follow these step-by-step guidelines for a simple indoor activity to remind you of what you’re thankful for and what you love about your farm life.

Flower and Garden Shows Around the Country
Show me the flowers! Flower and garden shows are a great way to kick off the growing season. Here’s the lowdown on the best shows around the nation.