3 Ways to Keep a Pest-free Garden
January 24, 2013In last week’s post, I discussed a couple of excellent pest-prevention techniques you can easily employ in your own garden. Here are a few more of my favorites.
3 Strategies for Clearing the Freezer
January 23, 2013The dull lull of winter always drives the need for renewed recipe inspiration in our kitchen.
2 Tools to Outsmart Garden Pests
January 17, 2013Pest insects are always on my list of garden challenges, but what I and many other gardeners have discovered is that with pests, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
6 Tips for Perfect Phyllo
January 16, 2013While we champion homespun cooking, there’s one thing we still buy in a box: phyllo dough.
7 Common Tree-transplant Mistakes
January 15, 2013When updating your farm landscape with trees and shrubs, avoid making these transplanting faux pas to ensure your plants thrive.
Small Farms Lose in 9-Month Farm Bill Extension
January 4, 2013An extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, rolled into Congress’ fiscal-cliff deal, prioritizes big ag, leaving sustainable-farming advocates worried about the future of small-scale farming.
13 Farm Resolutions for 2013
January 1, 2013Make the most of your farm operation this year with these tips from cooperative-extension specialists.
4 Considerations Before Opening a Bed-and-Breakfast
December 19, 2012If your dream is to open a bed-and-breakfast on your farm or a future property, think through these things before diving in to the farm-based business.
8 Homesteading Books for Your Home Library
December 18, 2012These editor selections from Hobby Farm Home’s 2012 Good Reading column will be an asset to your hobby-farm bookshelf.
6 Farm Charities to Support for the Holidays
December 14, 2012This gift-giving season, you can make a philanthropic donation in your favorite farmer’s name to an ag-related charity of their choice.
