Photo by Judith Hausman Oysters on ice waiting to be devoured. Vicious storms made Rhode Island even smaller this year, but for a state the size of the Louisiana oil spill, Rhode Island has amazing food traditions. I won’t even tell you about the Italian part of Providence or the Portuguese communities this time. I […]
I love going to lawn-and-garden and landscaper trade shows. The gadgets out there amaze and intrigue me. In recent years, one area that has caught my eye is weed trimmer accessories.
Photo by Audrey Pavia Our coop: the mites’ lair. We’ve had Gwennyth Poultry the longest of all our hens, so she has a special place in my heart. She doesn’t mind being picked up and held, and loves to eat mealworms from my hand. So when she started spending entire days huddled in the nest […]
A study in India showed worms will ingest soil toxins without re-polluting the soil when they die. It seems earthworms may be the key to reclaiming contaminated soils in India and around the world. Suneet Dabke, PhD, a consultant with Concept Biotech, spear-headed a four-year vermiculture bioremediation effort with the help of a grant from the […]
Clean up brush and weeds with the rough-cut mower that’s right for your farm and equipment.
Get your farm pond fish-ready this summer with these maintenance tips and tasks.
I’m a big advocate of making gardens legitimate living areas, and not just wild areas that are separate from the homes where we live.
I made two batches of strawberry jam last week and am looking forward to a nice harvest of snap peas to nestle into the freezer.
Taking care to wear the proper socks and garden shoes can help gardeners prevent foot pain caused by gardening activities this year. Many gardeners will experience foot pain this season as a result of overlooking the needs of their feet. But a few minutes of preparation and good common sense can keep gardeners comfortable all […]
Well, my first fir tip jelly venture nearly went up in flames—literally. A word to the wise: When making fir tip jelly (or any other jelly, for that matter), always use a larger pot than you think you’ll need.
