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Recipe: Curried Coconut Beet Soup

Recipes | Urban Farming |
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After a long, slow sweat, beets release their earthy flavor for a warm and satisfying autumn soup.

3 Things Getting In The Way Of Your Urban Farm—And What You Can Do About It

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Growing food in the city isn’t without its challenges, but there are things you can do to start living out your farming dream right where you are.

4 Steps To Building Better Community

Urban Farming
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You undoubtedly want to take your passion for urban farming to the streets—but first, you need to gather a crowd of supporters.

A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Angora Rabbit Fiber

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Turn your cute pet rabbits into savvy business partners with these tips for marketing their fiber.

Cultivate Good Fungus in Your Soil

Crops & Gardening | Urban Farming |
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Part of a healthy soil structure means creating fungal structures, called mycelium, through which plants communicate and share nutrients.

7 Tips For Less-Frequent, More-Efficient Watering

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Quench your garden’s thirst without driving up your water bill with these ideas for small-scale irrigation.

3 Ways to Save Money, Get What You Need and Make the World a Better Place

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Many community-based resource-sharing organizations offer urban farmers the help and resources they need to get growing.

Big City, Tiny Space: 5 Tips for Living Large on Less

Urban Farming
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Tiny homes allow urban dwellers to maximize their lifestyle by paring down their space and their stuff.

4 Mints To Grow In Pots

Urban Farming
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Mint is a low-maintenance herb that's easy to grow at home.

How to Find a Good Chicken Sitter

Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Leaving your chickens can be difficult—and finding a chicken sitter who understands your birds' routines can be even more difficult. Here's what to look for.

6 Tips To Prevent A Bee Swarm

Urban Farming
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Honeybee swarming may be an uncontrollable event, but you can minimize the chances of it happening in your hive.

Q&A With Wheelhouse Detroit

Urban Farming
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The Motor City reinvents the wheel as one entrepreneur leads bicycle tours to highlight urban farms and city culture.

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