9 Tips for Growing Container Trees
January 18, 2016A small yard doesn’t mean you can’t start tree farming. An expert shares some tips for successfully growing plants of any size in containers—even indoors.
Study Shows The Importance Of Proper Manure Management
November 5, 2015Recent research aims to keep antimicrobial resistant bacteria out of the fertilizer farmers use on their crops.
Cyn’s Simple Guide to Fertilizing
May 8, 2015The complexity of soil nutrition can bog you down. A super-simple understanding of all things N-P-K helps beginning farmers like me get started.
19 Garden Hacks for Thrifty Gardeners
June 23, 2014Gardening doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive with these solutions using items already found around the farmhouse.
7 Organic Fertilizers for a Fruitful Orchard
June 20, 2014Give your orchard fruits the nutritional boost they need without the chemicals using these natural fertilizers.
Prep Your Seedlings for Transplanting
April 17, 2014Most of us have already started seeds this year, and now the focus should move from getting them to germinate to preparing them for life in the garden.
4 Tips to Grow Your Best Coleus
February 6, 2014Last week, we talked about all the coleus varieties I’m looking forward to growing in my garden this year. Today, I’d like to share some of my favorite hints for growing coleus successfully.
Everyone Poops—What Matters Is How You Handle It
October 14, 2013Animals have more to add to your farm than meat, milk, eggs and fiber. Here’s how you can turn their manure into a valuable fertilizer for your soil.
Overwintering Annuals
December 27, 2012I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to a stellar 2013 gardening season. I know I am.
Tomato Fertilizer Experiments
May 17, 2012As always, mid-May is tomato-planting time in my garden. Every year, I grow my favorites plus a few “experimental” varieties, and this year is proving to be no different.
