Homestead Parenting: You Have to Think Outside the Box
May 5, 2014When my oldest son was 4, we found out we would be having another baby near the end of October. Over the next several months, we tried to prepare my son for becoming a big brother.
An Earth Day Promise
April 21, 2014I once read Earth Day (April 22) was celebrated in nearly 200 countries by almost a billion people, yet it seems to vary in its significance to each individual.
13 Bunny Babies To Help Celebrate Spring
April 19, 2014Move over Easter bunny—these farm rabbits are about to steal the spotlight.
Praying Mantis: Free Farm Labor
March 26, 2014This slender predator insect can be a great asset to your garden, keeping pest populations under control.
Freedom to Fail
March 21, 2014The person that doesn’t make mistakes is unlikely to make anything. —Unknown
Rocks in Your Garden? Leave Them There!
March 19, 2014Since the time of the earliest settlers in this country, the process has been relatively the same: We clear an area of trees and shrubs, peel off the sod, and till the soil.
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Cooperative Extension
February 27, 2014Put the often-free services offered by this American institution to work for your small-scale farm.
26 Farmers Share Their Best Start-up Tips
February 25, 2014There’s always something new to learn on the farm. If you’re just starting out, heed the advice of these farming pros.
