While high tunnels are great for season extension and disease prevention, think twice about how they affect pests.
By keeping accurate and detailed farm records, you’ll be on your way to a successful harvest.
Photo by Audrey Pavia Liberty hangs out with Teddy the horse, showing off his beautiful colors. I remember when Liberty was born last spring; he was one of three chicks, and was white as snow. I first saw him one night when he was huddled against a rock in the coop, peeping in distress. I […]
Although the taxonomy of squash confuses me sometimes, I can still figure out which squash flourishes in my little area.
I'm generally not a fan of double flowers, showy varieties with extra petals. I think they look a bit over the top (read: fancy) for my cottage-style garden.
The ultra-moisturizing properties of goat-milk soap have proven to smooth, soften and moisturize skin.
Don’t call us the Scrooges of the kitchen, but over the last couple of years, our family embraced the fact that there are some traditional holiday foods that simply are not our favorite things to eat.
You're bound to have a little extra of something from your garden, so why not use them to make this warm, sweet-potato salad?
If you’re looking to grow a protein powerhouse in your garden this year, a wealth of heirloom-bean varieties are available for the picking.
Photo by Audrey Pavia Mr. Molly and Mr. Mabel are involved in some serious chicken drama. I have long chuckled at the nonsense that goes on between the chickens in my flock. Alliances, squabbles and all-around drama make chicken-watching a great pastime. But this week, I recently found myself more than just observing the shenanigans; […]
Whether you want to cut back on your intake of white sugar and corn syrup, or you simply want to expand the scope of your pantry, many alternative sweeteners are available for experimentation.
