Hand tools? Tractors? More than available acreage, the scale of your growing aspirations should determine the scale of your farm's equipment.
Colleen Hinds from the modern homestead at Frenchie Farm tells us how a farming lifestyle has improved her family's health and wellbeing.
Considered the sign of an ill-kept farm by many, the prickly, persistent and surprisingly tasty bull thistle is best dealt with slathered in cream cheese or sautéed.
When temperatures in late spring and early fall dramatically take a downward tumble, protect your garden from freeze and frost with these tips.
As a general rule, I’m always game for an early spring. But even I will admit it’s possible for spring to come too early.
You can make your own butter and sour cream at home! These simple cultured cream products can be as fun to make as they are delicious.
Recognizing microclimates in your yard (or creating them with things like shade cloth) can help your garden thrive in optimal growing conditions.
The type of potting mix you use is critical to the health of your seedlings, so it’s worth making sure that your mix is a good fit for your plants.
While it's not always necessary to turn the soil on a farm, a rototiller can be a real timer-saver for acreage that produces year after year.
Safety glasses offer invaluable protection for your eyes when doing work around the farm. Follow these tips to get the right pair for your needs.
Raising livestock is satisfying, but the feed bill can be jarring, so use your garden space to grow these powerful crops and save some green.
What equipment do you need to grow food? You need to consider scale—the scale of your equipment needs will match the scale of your operation.
