Fall is a lovely season on the farm, but it's also a time to get things ready in advance for winter. Here are six tasks to complete before cold sets in.
What's the best way to handle and use loose hay? There are a surprising number of options. Here are four to get you started.
In this excerpt from his upcoming book, "Wild Plant Culture," author Jared Rosenbaum looks at weeds—what they are and best ways to approach these plants.
Have more kale than you can possibly use? There's no need to let this cut-and-come-again superfood go to waste! Here's how to preserve kale.
You'll find a plethora of tips for determining watermelon ripeness, but follow a few simple guidelines and you can know when to harvest.
Advanced preparation and the right combination of veggies can make for a bumper harvest.
Spring and summer don’t have to be the only seasons for your garden. Overwinter these crops and enjoy home harvests well into the cold months.
What’s the best way to gather leaves to shred for mulch and compost? Here are three ways to effectively gather large quantities of leaves.
Perennial wildflowers can be beautiful, hardy additions to the home garden. Follow these tips for collecting and establishing these flowers yourself.
There's a lot of demand for trees, so it's worth considering establishing a tree nursery on your small farm. Check out these tips for getting started.
If you get some livestock manure compost from a neighbor or your own animals, the broken-down material can be a big boost to garden soil efficiency and overall structure.
Farm layout decisions affect future operational efficiency, so plan carefully when placing buildings, establishing gardens and constructing roadways.
