I’m day-dreaming of bringing goats back to our farmstead, but the family keeps shooting me down.
The Girls’ coop satisfies their housing requirement and allows me to exert minimal—yet efficient—effort.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015What Makes A Family Farm A Family Farm?”Family farm” is a generic term that means many different things to many different people. Here’s one farmer’s take. “Family farm” is a generic term that means many different things to many different people. Here’s one farmer’s take. “Family farm” is a generic term that […]
Florence ‘The Mindful Pruner’ taught me more than how to trim my trees; she provided powerful lessons in the making of a healthy tree.
Berries are worth your gardening while—learn to grow these delicious fruits with our advice.
Passing along my brooder to another chicken-keeping friend has me feeling a little sentimental.
My quince and pear trees have been affected by a disease, and hopefully a good pruning will take care of it.
Sometimes poverty and wealth aren’t defined by your income statement but by your quality of life.
My new beekeeping buddy set up a hive near my garden so I can reap all the amazing pollination benefits without having to get too close.
Mix up your favorite selection of garden herbs into a tea. I do it and trust me, it tastes great!
If you’re looking for a lighter read this summer that will continue to connect you to the land, pick up one of these memoirs for a peek into other farmers’ journeys.
The market is saturated with small-scale farmers hoping to make a living, meaning we must innovate or get out of the way.
