April showers bring May flowers, or so the old saying goes. You can never have too many flowers around the farm, and I have ambitions to plant more—many more.
Water is a plentiful and powerful force, and it's important to understand how it moves and collects to put water to adequate use on the farm.
U-pick farms offer visitors a chance to meet producers and see how food is grown. And for farmers, a u-pick operation can mean steady, worthwhile profits.
Melissa Brown from the Washington-based Bee Merry Farm tells us how dahlias, zinnias and sweet peas are all part of her palette.
Raising sweet corn offers numerous benefits, from important economic lessons for children to a delicious summer crop straight from the field to the table!
Harvest common chickweed for its cooling, drawing and nutritive benefits in salads, soups and teas. It's a beneficial and easy-to-find forage!
This recipe for panko fried dandelions makes a tasty treat out of a flower commonly considered a weed. Make up a batch of fried dandelions today!
You can get a jump on the growing season (without breaking the bank) by building a cold frame out of available materials. Here's how to get started.
Don't let city living stop you from growing food! Urban gardening may require some creativity, but even the smallest spaces can yield an edible harvest.
Inspired by common condiments found at Mexican taquerias, these tangy and spicy fermented carrots can add some zing to just about anything.
This baked spinach artichoke dip recipe is always a tasty treat, whether as a side, in a main dish, as a snack dip or however you use it!
This DIY obelisk trellis is simple to construct and perfect for supporting top-heavy sunflowers, zucchini, morning glories and more.
