Christa Barfield of the Philadelphia-based community-supported agriculture initiative FarmerJawn tells us about the roots of the movement.
There are numerous ways to ferment fresh produce, and crock fermentation (such as used for sauerkraut) is both ancient and effective.
Happy New Year! I’m already making plans for farming projects I intend to tackle in 2024. Here are four of my 2024 New Year’s farming resolutions.
When building a sustainable ecosystem design in your garden or yard, keep these three principles top of mind when choosing what to plant where.
The Little Dream Farm founder Sarah Bergstein tells us how adopting a cat named Boonce helped paved the way to a hobby farm calling.
In this excerpt from "Microbe Science for Gardeners," author Robert Pavlis digs into why soil smells good and if dirt really helps depression.
In this excerpt from "Growing an Edible Landscape," authors Gary Pilarchik and Chiara D'Amore explore inexpensive, natural garden prep with sheet mulching.
Good ecosystem design is a matter of applying key principles to our growing spaces, and biodiversity is a critical first step to sustainability in the garden.
Fermented foods and drinks can really balance out holiday excesses, so make some of this beet and turmeric kvass to enjoy daily for a more healthy gut.
In this excerpt from "The Winter Market Gardener," authors Jean-Martin Fortier and Catherine Sylvestre explore irrigating winter garden crops.
Irish Eyes Farm manager Greg A Lutovsky from the Washington-based seed experts tells us about the 2024 potato trends to look out for.
Here at Hobby Farms, we care a lot about soil. That’s why we’ve spent years exploring topics pertaining to the maintenance and improvement of soil health.
