The best plants aren't the ones you order from a catalog, but ones you encounter by some divine appointment. This year, I have a meeting with elderberries, and I can't wait.
Burnout is common for new farmers. Simple things such as setting your own work hours and keeping your growing areas close to your house will help you avoid it.
Nothing is more critical to the success of a garden than its soil. Learn why soil tests are so beneficial and get tips on how to properly conduct a soil test.
If you plan to put in a garden, a soil tiller is a great machine to have in your shed. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for a soil tiller.
Pascal Baudar, appealing to veterans as well as beginners, covers the essentials of foraging for wild ingredients to make wine, beer, soda and mead.
Parsley is an easy to grow herb that deserves a place in every garden. But is flat or curly parsley a better choice for you? Learn what separates the two.
If you're fortunate (and a good woodworker), you can harvest wood to make furniture, flooring, fence posts, tool handles and baseball bats.
The onset of spring can be quick, and our bees become active as soon as the weather allows. The crocus helps them while providing us with gorgeous colors.
When the flu hits hard, we fight back with homemade, homegrown remedies. Some work well for prevention, others help recovery and some do both.
Drop everything to start a CSA tomorrow? No way. But if you dream of having a farm, here are some ways you can get started in the space you already have.
A portable electric drill is an essential tool for any hobby farmer. Here are a few less-obvious features to consider when shopping for an electric drill.
Forage for edibles when it's cold outside? Sure. Here's a guide on how to spot these winter herbs and what you can do with them.
