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Get Started In Vertical Gardening

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Go vertical to maximize your gardening space and harvest potential.

3 Creative Ways to Keep Mint Contained

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Love mint but tired of it taking over the garden? Try these practical ways to keep it contained.

Add Microgreens To Your Garden Lineup

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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These tiny plants pack in nutrition, flavor and—maybe most importantly—profits.

It Takes A Virtual Village To Save A Bus Stop Rooster

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Roosters are contraband within Portland city limits, but that didn't stop residents from swooping in and saving one in the midst of Oregon's coldest winter in years.

3 Ways To Replace Invasive Weeds

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Nature will fill the vacuum left by the removal of invasive weeds, so it’s best to have a long-term plan for an empty space.

The Book For Farming In The Suburbs

Urban Farming
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Even if you’re strapped for time, it’s possible to grow food right in your backyard.

DIY Snack Bin Terrarium

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Put your non-recyclables to use to add greenery around your house this winter.

Embrace Your Inner Wild With Native Plants

Urban Farming
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Add native plants to your urban landscape to remind yourself of your roots.

Could Pressure-Treated Lumber Be OK For Your Garden?

Urban Farming
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Pressure-treated lumber isn’t made the same way it once was, so it could be time to reassess its place on the farm.

Make A Raised Bed In 20 Minutes Or Less

Urban Farming
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Because the growing season is winding down, now’s the time to think about adding a raised bed—and this project makes quick work of it.

How To Make A Hypertufa Planter

Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Planters for your container garden can weigh heavy on your pocketbook, but this DIY project offers an affordable—and lightweight—option.

6 Garden Hacks That Reuse Nylon Stockings

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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If you’ve said goodbye to your hose and don’t want to throw them in the trash, then use them in the garden.

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