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The Urban Garden Authors Prove ‘Gardening Is Something Anyone Can Do’

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Whether you rent in the big city or live on a tiny lot in town, growing food and flowers is still within reach with guidance from The Urban Garden.

Video: How To Transplant Tomato Plant Starts

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming | Video |
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Potting up your young tomatoes and preventing them from becoming rootbound gives them a great head start. Here's how to transplant tomato plants.

5 Supplies You’ll Need To Water Bath Can  

Farm & Garden | Food | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Spring has sprung, and soon our gardens will yield tons of good stuff. So get ready to preserve your harvest with these basic water bath canning supplies.

Say Goodbye To Peat Moss & Hello To Alternatives

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Urban Farming |
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As a garden supply staple, peat moss isn't always easy to avoid, but seeking alternatives is both possible and worth the effort.

It’s Always Sunny & 70 Degrees At Tlush Family Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Katie Tlush from the Pennsylvania-based urban indoor farm tells us about creating the perfect environment for oyster mushrooms.

Noisy Chickens: All About Fowl Language

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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It's true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.

Expert Birder Helps Beginners Create, Enjoy Backyard Bird Habitats

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Uncategorized | Urban Farming |
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"The Backyard Bird Sanctuary" author Alan Baczkiewicz offers tips and tricks for attracting specific birds—and keeping others out.

Crop Plot Rotation In Very Small Spaces (Infographic)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Permaculture | Urban Farming |
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Rotating crops in different plots is important to growing success, and in this infographic we look at permaculture techniques for gardening in small spaces.

Follow The Farmer-ish Journey Of Chick Outta Water

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Susan from the Michigan-based Chick Outta Water tells us about warding off hawks, battling coyotes and coming up with food-based chick names.

Attract Birds, Wow Neighbors & Brighten Your Bouquets With A Mixed Sunflower Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Urban Farming |
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Depending on your goals and garden conditions, these sunflower varieties are sure to liven up any growing space, so give them a look!

Seed Starting Tips & Tricks For Maximum Success

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Get a jump start on your garden by starting some of your seeds indoors! The tips and tricks in this video will ensure you get maximum seed-starting success.

Nectar Flow Changes & Seasonal Tasks For Honeybees

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Changes in climate and nectar flow have complicated beekeeping, but seasonal checks and tasks can help keep honeybees healthy and productive.

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