Pop Goes the Farm: Capitalize on America’s Love of Popcorn
July 23, 2018Popcorn is fun and easy to grow. Here’s a brief history of popcorn as well growing methods and recommended varieties.
Enhance Your Vegetable Garden With These 3 Herbs
July 18, 2018In the second of two parts, we learn about herbs including oregano, dill and thyme.
9 Types of Nuts to Grow on Your Farm
July 17, 2018If you aim to plant trees on your hobby farms, consider these various types of nuts, including almonds, pecans and pine nuts.
5 Ways to Sell More Tomatoes in Peak Season
July 12, 2018Tomatoes seem to be everywhere you look at late-summer farmers markets, but with these tips you can sell more in times of abundance.
5 Reasons to Grow Herbs (and 3 Herbs for Beginners)
July 11, 2018In the first of a series, we learn the virtues of growing herbs as well as varieties that are easy to grow in apartments.
Choose the Right Gloves for Hay Season
July 10, 2018During summer you can “make hay while the sun shines,” but you can’t make hay without appropriate gloves to protect your hands.
How to Harvest Chamomile
July 8, 2018Here’s how to grow, harvest, dry and store chamomile. You can use it to make soothing tea that has various health benefits.
Foraging Provides a Link to Our Ancient Ancestors
July 6, 2018Foraging for wild plants, an activity that’s rooted deep in my bones, takes a special place in my heart on the farm.
5 Herbs to Seek During Summer Foraging
June 29, 2018You might not have found it yet, but your landscape is filled with food and medicine during the summer, and no cultivation is required. Here are several things you might find.
5 Herbal Gift Kits for Your Next Celebration
June 15, 2018Coffee, tea, flavor extracts, foot scrubs, baby balm—even coasters—you can make personal and uncommon gifts from the herbs you grow.
