Raising monarch butterflies takes special equipment and attention. Sanitized, outdoor habitats and testing for parasites can increase survival rates.
Kale is a popular garden crop, but it has certain problems. Learn about 4 common kale pests and how to manage them without synthetic pesticides.
Learn how you can use different species of clover for cover crops, hay, grazing, soil improvement and various health benefits.
Chef and farmer Abra Berens provides hundreds of recipes to cook vegetables in unexpected ways as well as knowledge on growing and storage.
The utility vehicle, or UTV, has benefits for work as well as recreation, but options vary widely by model. Here's what you need to know.
Welding is a useful skill for hobby farmers. You can repair your own equipment and even manufacture custom tools from scratch. Here's an example.
Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
A loom made of cardboard and string can help youngsters understand the importance and beauty of wildflowers in your farm's ecosystem.
It happens to beekeepers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Here's what to do right after a sting. (If you're allergic, see an allergist before it happens.)
Plants use many soil nutrients as summer marches on. Here are some favorite midsummer fertilizers to keep the soil from becoming depleted.
YouTube is a great source to learn small-scale farming techniques from experienced growers. Here are four channels with especially high-quality farm videos.
A chicken-keeper, homesteader and author turns from prose to poetry in his new book on living the farm life, "99½ Homesteading Poems."
