Building your first barn can make your farm feel official, but before you start construction, give these things some thought.
In the small urban garden, you may find these stinkbug cousins annoyingly noshing on your tomatoes.
Get to know and start supporting the beneficial insects on your farm with the help from The Xerces Society.
Tomato season is almost over. Use the last of these juicy beauties in recipes to be savored all winter-long.
I’m a person who likes to prepare. Research, studying, and compiling information is a joy, and when I took up raising chickens, it was the preparation that convinced me I was ready for the hobby. But no matter how much I prepare, there’s always something I don’t know until I jump in. Usually, it’s something […]
Got a big farm project to tackle? Lighten the load and turn it into a party by hosting a twist on the traditional barn raising.
After the hustle and bustle of a busy growing season, fall garden chores help me center and prepare for winter.
A host plant for pollinators and beneficial herb for the urinary tract, goldenrod is emphatically not the cause of your seasonal allergies, so leave it be.
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This year’s potato harvest from my front-yard urban garden brought back childhood memories of digging up the tubers from a neighbor’s kitchen garden.
Rice, wheat and even quinoa are old news for the farmstead pantry. Introduce these nutrient-packed grains to your garden and kitchen.
The difference between a good market day and a great one isn’t the vegetables, eggs or other products on offer—it’s you.
