Besides falling for the land itself, make sure your future farm has these three important pieces of farm infrastructure.
With the adequate rainfall and mild temperatures we’ve experienced this summer, it has been a great year for the garden.
Photo by Judith Hausman Try some purple potatoes to liven up a dinner. In my CSA share a few weeks ago, I received a precious cache of new potatoes, including some blue/purple-fleshed beauties. Unlike purple string beans or peas, these tasty spuds stay almost lavender through and through, even when cooked, so they are really […]
Carrots, celery and parsnips—oh my! Not sure what members of the Apiaceae family to plant first? Try these heirlooms on for size.
You'll better recognize members of the Apiaceae family as carrots, celerty and carrots? Here's what you need to know to start growing them in your garden.
Arrrggghhh! I’ve been waiting for a chance to use some pirate-ease on this blog. Because I can’t wait until Talk Like a Pirate Day, which only comes around once a year, I figured I’d jump at the chance now. I know, I know … you’re still scratching your head. Wait for it.
Working the land might be your main passion, but by keeping accurate records of your planting and husbandry activities, you can keep tabs on the farm and plan for the future.
Succeed and profit in your farm venture by keeping up with accurate and detailed financial records.
Uzzi and I were eating supper last evening when Uzzi yelled, "What's that!?" When I looked up, he was staring at a wooden fence post. I ambled over to take a look and perched on the post was the biggest bug I've ever seen!
Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is. —H. Jackson Brown
