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.
By taking action at the right time, we can minimize potential problems and help to support the beleaguered bats that we share an environment with.
Telo Anderson from the Wisconsin-based homestead tells us about using a farm stand to forge connections with the local community.
Perennial wildflowers can be beautiful, hardy additions to the home garden. Follow these tips for collecting and establishing these flowers yourself.
Whether you're mowing a field or driving back from the feed store, use extra caution to protect slow-moving box turtles from threat of danger.
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.
With having a hobby farm comes occasional encounters with wildlife. Here's what to expect and how to get along with other critters humanely and responsibly.
Farm layout decisions affect future operational efficiency, so plan carefully when placing buildings, establishing gardens and constructing roadways.
Pickled beets make delicious use of these staple garden veggies, so use this quick-pickle refrigerator recipe to whip up a batch for your enjoyment.
Monarda fistulosa, or beebalm, grows wild across most of the U.S. and offers a wealth of valuable uses—culinary, medical and beyond.
Healing herbs bring the power of plant medicine to the garden, but you need to know how and when to harvest your herbs to gain maximum benefit.
Peppers bring color, flavor and sometimes tons of heat to both the dinner table and market stand, so go ahead and grow some in your farm garden.
