6 Tips to Helping Your Carrots Beat Weeds
August 16, 2019Timing, compost, cover and flame-weeders are among the ways to grow a great crop of carrots while weeds don’t get a foothold.
4 Vegetables You Can Use as Natural Remedies
August 15, 2019We often think of herbs when we think of natural remedies, but these vegetables have properties for our health beyond their vitamins and minerals.
6 Tips for Growing Heads of Lettuce Through Summer Heat
July 25, 2019Some aspects of growing summer lettuce can be challenging while others are pretty simple. Follow these tips for success in the garden.
5 Ways to Earn Money on Your Excess Produce
July 18, 2019It’s good to have a contingency plan for excess produce because even the most meticulous garden planner can end up with too much.
6 Seeds You Can Easily Save in Your Garden
July 11, 2019Saving seeds from these plants is easy. Doing so adapts the crops to your climate, growing methods and preferences.
Find the Right High Tunnel for Your Farm
July 11, 2019The cost and design of high tunnels varies widely. Selecting the right high tunnel for your farm can help you avoid overpaying for features you don’t need.
Victory Gardens: An Independence Day Salute to Self-Sufficiency
July 3, 2019Join the many Americans showing their patriotism by re-creating their own victory gardens for modern times. Here’s some history and pointers.
5 Ways to Increase Your Food Independence
July 2, 2019In honor of Independence Day, we share several ways we work toward establishing true food independence. You can do the same.
How to Harvest & Dry Homegrown Garlic
June 28, 2019Planting garlic is only the first step in enjoying this delicious crop. Learn how properly harvesting and drying homegrown garlic can improve its shelf-life
10 Surprisingly Great Market Crops for Summer
June 27, 2019Most of these are basic staples, and some take more work to grow in hot weather, but because of that you’ll have less competition and more sales.
