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.
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.
