Farming and Gardening Tips

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.

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.

Garden Garb
From clothing to cubbies, make sure you’re ready to dig in the dirt this spring with the freshest gardening gadgets.

Project Pond
From aquaculture and watering livestock to fishing and recreation, farm ponds can be practical, enjoyable and profitable.

Halt, Thief!
Don’t let wildlife turn your garden plot into their food plot. Learn about common garden invaders and how to stop these garden critters in their tracks.

Take A Trip to Amish Country
From vivid fall colors and satisfying comfort food to farmers markets resplendent with Amish quilts and crafts, learn what Lancaster County, Penn., has to offer.

Batten Down the Hatches
The time of year has finally come to shut it all down. Follow this CSA gardener’s advice for preparing your garden beds for their long winter nap.

Benefical Insects Information
Learn more about the army of beneficial insects--predatory and parasitic--available to help you get rid of bad bugs in your garden.

Biodynamic Farming: Interdependence at its Best
If having a truly sustainable farm is your goal, read on.
Biodynamic® farming might be right for you.

Botanical Pesticides
Call them nature’s avengers - these botanical pesticides that come from the plants themselves are some of the most potent pesticides.