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Use a Low Tunnel This Spring for Earlier Harvests

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture | Urban Farming |
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There comes a time when we all just want to start planting in our gardens again, and a low tunnel provides this earlier-is-better option.

How to Make Homemade Coconut Mylk

Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Recipes |
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The process for making homemade coconut mylk is super simple.

Healthy Hens Love This Winter Tea Supplement

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry | Urban Farm |
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Give your flock a beneficial boost during cold weather with these easy-to-make elixirs.

3 Plants I’m Excited To Grow In 2024

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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Did you know January is National Mail Order Gardening Month? Here are three plants that I’m excited to grow for the first time in 2024.

Winter Stressors That Can Affect Your Cattle Herd

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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With proper care and preparation ahead of time, you can make your cattle much more comfortable throughout the harsh winter days.

Ecosystem Design Creates Potential, Builds Good Soil

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Foraging | Homesteading | Permaculture |
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Ecosystem design, in mimicking characteristics of naturally occurring ecosystems, builds future potential and healthy soil for years of organic food production.

Recipe: A Savory, Spreadable Thyme & Leek Paste 

Farm & Garden | Food | Recipes |
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This savory, fermented thyme and leek paste is easy to make and delicious. Spread on crackers or add to your favorite recipe for an added kick of flavor!

These Grant Resources Can Help Fund Your Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | News | Uncategorized |
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Got a great idea but need funds to get it going? A farm grant might be just the answer! Learn more about farm grants, from finding them to applying and more.

Warm It Up With This Guide To Firewood

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Uncategorized |
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Nothing beats the warmth and security of a home heated by firewood. If you're considering firewood heating, check out these tips for getting started.

Mushrooms Bring Profit At Possum Bottom Farms

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden |
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When John and Susan Lawton needed a profitable market products, they turned to mushrooms and quickly learned there's a science to success with fungus.

This January Tidy & Organize Your Tools, Equipment

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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Why not spend some time catching up on cleaning and organizing your barn, garage and/or tool shed? A clean and organized farm is a productive one.

Video: Building A Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 9)

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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It's time to put the roof on my garden shed build, so check out this video for some tips for installing drip edge, cutting metal roofing and more.

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