Hobby Farms Exclusive Articles

Birdbath Leaves
Use one of these six big leaves to create a simple, sand-cast birdbath in your yard or garden.

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.

Diary of a Class: Green Woodturning
Planted in the traditions and crafts of Southern Appalachia, the John C. Campbell Folk School offers supportive, creative learning while building a community that feels like home.

Summer Fun: Five Great Ways to Involve Kids in Farm Life
Do you need ideas for involving kids in farm life--especially during summer? Here are five great ideas.

Seed Saving for Beginners
Ready to continue the genetic heritage of your favorite heirloom plants? Get started with this guide.

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.

Using Travel Corridors on the Farm
Learn how to employ travel corridors--a wildlife habitat--to help manage wildlife on your farm.

Diary of a Class: Food Gifts, Friendship--and a Trip to Remember
In John C. Campbell Folk School's class about food gifts there's much to learn about expanding your horizons, both culinary and geographically. Read one student's diary about a trip to remember.

13 Headache-inducing Garden Pests and How to Control Them
You might have seen these pest insects lurking around the garden. Find out how to identify them and keep them off your precious edibles.

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.