Grow Fall Radishes For Flavor & Storage
September 11, 2020Unlike a spring radish, fall radishes grow slower for a deeper flavor. Grow watermelon radish, black radish and daikon radish for a wintertime treat.
Growing (and Cooking!) Eight Ball Squash
September 10, 2020No matter how you spell it, ‘cousa’ is a tasty, stuffed squash dish worth a try. Grow some Eight Ball squash (a small, round zucchini) for a tasty dinner treat.
9 Tips For An Efficient, Bountiful Fall Crop Harvest
August 28, 2020When the weather cools and frost is right around the corner, it’s time to harvest your garden for winter storage. Here are nine tips for a successful crop harvest.
Smartphone Apps For Plants, Bees, Chickens & More
August 27, 2020Whether you’re a homesteader, small farmer, chicken-keeper or backyard gardener, these smartphone apps can make life a little easier.
Build a Better Bouquet With A Cut Flower Garden
August 20, 2020Your cut-flower business can bloom with a long-term garden plan, the right tools and processes, and a willingness to experiment.
Grow Basil For Its Ease & Its Sensory Delights
July 31, 2020Grow basil for a garden smell that stops you in your tracks and a taste in your cooking that will earn you rave reviews. This easy herb is a treat for the senses.
Sassafras Tea & Jellies Deserve A Place In Your Kitchen
July 9, 2020Homemade tea and jellies used to be commonplace—until researchers suggested that a sassafras root ingredient was potentially carcinogenic.
10 Quick-Growing Vegetables For An Early Harvest
June 2, 2020When starting a garden, it’s important to grow some early producers to keep spirits and harvests up. Here are 10 quick-growing plants you can grow.
Got ‘Ugly’ Seconds Produce? Get A Field-Gleaning Plan
March 5, 2020Starting a field-gleaning program to donate seconds produce is a great way to help others—and reap benefits for your farm in the process.
Start A Pumpkin Patch To Increase Small-Farm Profits
March 2, 2020Looking for a new way to bring income to your small farm? Consider starting a pumpkin patch to grow seasonal squash for sale during harvest season.
