Sow hundreds of native trees in place simply, easily and for free using the trees from seed philosophy, which bypasses saplings for wild tree seeds.
For many tasks around the farm, hand tools are as good as (if not better than) their powered counterparts. Here's a rundown of some common tools.
Determining which hitch ball to buy is tricky, because there are many sizes to consider. But these four key measurements can help you choose the right one.
Unwinding pipe may seem simple, but when plants are drying out in the field, the last thing you want is a kink in your irrigation line.
Christie Birchfield from the Georgia-based Birchie's Hobby Farm tells us about learning beneficial life lessons from gardening and her Crested Cream Legbar chickens.
Got a lot of mulberries this year? Great! Just the right balance of tart and sweet, this common tree fruit makes a delicious jelly or jam.
If you’re a diligent hobby farmer who takes good care of your farm machinery, you’ll want to clean the deck of your lawn mower on a regular basis.
A stunning native plant, the serviceberry provides beautiful flowers, a host of medicinal benefits and tasty, nutritious berries beloved by people and birds alike.
Whether you’re a new grower or an experienced farmer, connecting with a local NRCS agent puts powerful (and free) tools within easy reach.
The colorful, intricate patterns mushroom caps make are a helpful clue to species identification. Here's how you can make your own mushroom spore prints.
It might be too early to claim a complete and total victory, but on the whole, my fencing and I have finally won the war to keep deer out of my orchard.
From breaking sod to creating beds, managing crops and even turning compost, a rotary plow is a versatility powerhouse on the small farm, working homestead or edible landscaped community.
