Photo by Rick Gush Lettuce is much easier to grow than you think. I frequently hear from readers that their lettuce is too bitter, or that it is growing too tall, or that they have trouble getting iceberg lettuce to make big heads. It’s not surprising that people often ask about lettuce, since it is […]
Photo courtesy of Asian Pacific Environmental Network Though they’re demographically categorized as minorities, when it comes to putting their support behind environmental issues, Asian Americans are becoming increasingly influential in effecting policy change. For example, a 2009 California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund poll showed that more than 80 percent of Asian Americans support […]
I harvested the last of our Brussels sprouts last week, and they were delicious. After washing them, I peeled off the outer leaves, then cut them each in half. I put about 2 tablespoons of water and the same amount of butter in the bottom of a lidded pot, turned it onto medium heat and tossed in the sprouts.
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen walks you through the basics of skid-steer safety.
Photo by Judith Hausman This Reuben sandwich recipe can be easily changed up to your liking. As I promised, here’s the news on my first attempt at sauerkraut. So many of you weighed in with helpful feedback and enthusiasm. Well, I’m here to tell you, I succeeded. After taste-testing from the four jars that I […]
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen explains the importance of checking hydraulics on your farm equipment.
Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen gives quick tips for safely using tractor loaders.
I appreciate mice and their place in the ecosystem. I just wish they didn't want my place, too. I try to mouse-proof the house, but every year a few get in. Outbuildings are often more of a problem.
Thinking about trying your hand at butterfly farming? Here are some items you’ll need before getting started.
No matter how hard I tried, I could not see any of these amazing wild burros on my recent trip to Death Valley. About 20 years ago, I saw a group of wild burros in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas, Nev. It was a huge thrill for me to see descendants […]
Winter conditions can be harsh on the farm, but your winter chores don’t have to be. Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process.
