Beware the Poisonous Wild Cousins of Tomatoes & Carrots
June 17, 2019Tomatoes are a nightshade, and many of its wild relatives are indeed poisonous. Same for carrots, which are related to poison hemlock.
5 Things You Can Do With Bolted Lettuce
June 12, 2019Don’t give up on your lettuce when it bolts. These ideas for what to do with bolted lettuce will breathe new life into spent vegetable plants.
Hobby Farms Hacks: Use a Yard Cart for Drying Onions
June 11, 2019Ready to put your yard cart to use in an unusual manner? Use it for drying onions from your crop. Here’s why a yard cart is ideal for the task.
4 Hand Tools That Can Benefit Your Farm
June 6, 2019These hand tools offer a variety of advantages to your farm, including promoting soil health, controlling weeds and improving efficiency.
Hostas: The Leafy Green You Didn’t Know You Could Eat
May 31, 2019Before hostas made their way into our ornamental gardens, they were enjoyed by the Japanese as an edible.
4 Ways to Improve Your Farm’s Vegetable Harvests
May 30, 2019Improving the efficiency of vegetable harvests on your farm can save your business time and money. Follow these tips to make that happen.
7 Ways to Keep Your Greens Looking Fresh at Market
May 23, 2019Follow these steps to keep your greens looking fresh from the day you harvest them until late in the day at the farmers market.
6 Tips on the Best Use of High Tunnels
May 9, 2019More farmers are using high tunnels, which can provide growing advantages in all four seasons. Here are tips on how best to use them.
How to Stop Tilling Your Garden Today
April 25, 2019If you’ve already started your garden, you’ve done half the work. Here’s how to strategize for no-till success in the future.
7 Easy Crops to Grow for Early Spring Markets
April 18, 2019Some require season extenders or even transplanting, but these crops will be welcome among customers eager for fresh produce in early spring.
