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Earwigs: More Hype Than Bite

Crops & Gardening
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No, they won’t lay eggs in your ears—but they could cause some minor damage to your garden.

Kale: The Plant That Keeps On Giving

Crops & Gardening
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Harvest kale continuously throughout the growing season for a plentiful yield.

How To Get Press For Your Farm

Beginning Farmers
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Get your farm’s name in print with these smart marketing tactics.

Plant Radicchio In Fall For A Milder Flavor

Crops & Gardening
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Plant your radicchio seeds at the end of summer and follow this trick to get two full harvests from each planting.

Electric Fencing: The Economical Option For Your Farm

Equipment
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Electric fencing far outpacing the fence competition due to its cost-effectiveness and durability.

Up Close And Personal With The Forest We Call Home

Beginning Farmers
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I’m still suffering the itchy consequences of an adventure deep into our woodland acreage, but that’s the price you pay for knowledge.

Pick Green Beans Regularly For A Larger Harvest

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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Green beans will provide a plentiful harvest, but you must be diligent about picking them.

The Secrets of Silvopasturing

Farm Management
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Give your land dual purpose by grazing livestock among a timber stand—a technique called silvopasturing.

Harvest Tomatoes Before It’s Too Late

Crops & Gardening | Video |
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Do pests get to your garden before you have time to harvest tomatoes? It's time to take matters into your own hands.

Why I Can’t Live Without My Pruning Loppers

Equipment
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Put down the chainsaw—a quality pair of loppers are the way to go for keeping a neat tree line.

Grow Artichokes As An Annual Or Perennial

Crops & Gardening
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Get an edge on your farmers market competition by growing artichokes on your terms and selling them at a premium price.

Groundnuts Aren’t Peanuts

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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This root vegetable can be foraged, but it’s also perfect for container gardening.

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