7 Tricks for a Successul No-Till Garden
January 24, 2019Timing, type and source of cover material, and letting go of certain preconceived ideas factor into establishing a no-till garden that works for your circumstances.
Timing, type and source of cover material, and letting go of certain preconceived ideas factor into establishing a no-till garden that works for your circumstances.
Overgrazing can be a concern, especially for small farms with limited grazing areas. Here’s what you need to promote regrowth through rotation.
The manure lagoons flooded by Hurricane Florence show that pigs produce a lot of waste. Managing manure correctly on small farms is key to protecting waterways and gaining valuable fertilizer.
Planning different pastures with different grasses for cool and warm weather can keep animals grazing nutritious green grass longer.
Small flocks create big benefits for soil and farm budgets. Two tools from the USDA and Colorado State University help you see them.
Go vertical to maximize your gardening space and harvest potential.
The arrival of spring also means the arrival of troublesome wet ground and mud puddles. Fortunately, digging a few drainage ditches can solve the problem!
Fill in the garden gaps by intercropping with a few of these easy-to-grow vegetables.
A soil test is the first stepping stone to figuring out a management plan for your new farm.
These forest trees will fill hogs’ bellies and spare your feed budget.