Farming and Gardening Tips

Grow an Evening Garden
Carve out a blissful sanctuary for nights filled with peace and quiet by planting an evening garden.

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.

International Garden and Flower Shows
Learn about some of the world’s best flower and garden shows.

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.

5 Pollinator-preservation Pointers
Help increase native-pollinator populations around your farm with these preservation tips.

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.

The Basics of Beekeeping
New Beekeepers: Learn the basics of keeping bees and harvesting honey.