Establish a Corridor for Pollinators in Your Neighborhood
October 11, 2019Coordinating gardening efforts with nearby property owners can help honeybees, hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.
Get to Know Yucca: Hardy, Antibacterial & Anti-inflammatory
October 10, 2019Two species of yucca, one called “soapweed” and another called “Mojave yucca,” are tough plants that have distinct looks and medicinal uses.
Silkie Chicks in Tutus? Welcome to the Happy Hen Haven
October 8, 2019This Iowa-based hobby farm hosts more than 50 chickens—and its Instagram page features adorable Silkie chickens and chicks … some wearing tutus.
Manage & Minimize Creosote Buildup in Your Chimney
October 8, 2019Creosote buildup can be a serious concern with wood stoves and fireplaces. Follow these tips to minimize the risk of a chimney fire.
Is a Tiny House Right for Your Farm?
October 7, 2019The tiny house movement is gaining popularity throughout the United States. Here are five reasons a tiny home might make sense for your hobby farm.
Storytelling: A Great Method to Grow & Sustain Farming
October 7, 2019Storytelling is central to much of farming’s history. It just might be the key to preserving its future, too. Here’s how that could work.
Make Art With Leaves: 5 Fall Activities for Kids
October 4, 2019Engage little farmers with the season’s falling leaves. These creative activities promote observation, motor skills and sensory discovery.
Sweet Heat: Make Jam Using Hot Peppers & Peaches
October 4, 2019The tiny aji charapitas peppers can be intense, but fresh ripe peaches soften that jolt for a jam that’s just right. Here’s how to make it.
Get to Know the Medicinal Benefits of Strawberry Leaf
October 2, 2019Strawberry leaf has traditional uses to help the digestive, respiratory, nervous and female reproductive systems, although it does carry some controversy.
Meet the Hairy Horticulturist—and the Tiny Cucamelon
October 1, 2019The cucamelon is an itty bitty vegetable that looks like a melon and tastes like a zesty cucumber. We get the facts from an avid grower we found on Instagram.
