Are Hobby Farmers “Real” Farmers? You Bet We Are
April 18, 2018A recent Twitter exchange involved several definitions of “real” farmers. It showed me that some people obviously don’t understand what we do or why.
5 Tools You Need to Start Gardening Right Now
March 23, 2018Do you want to start a garden but feel a bit overwhelmed? Here’s an easy list of tools to make your first year of gardening a success.
This Is Hobby Farming: 3 Partners Form an Urban Oasis in Indianapolis
January 29, 2018Hoosiers with varied backgrounds and skills form a collective with two city farms, hoping to make a living and help the residents eat better.
10 Resolutions for a Greener New Year
December 29, 2017It’s never too late to commit to sustainability around your home and urban farm. Here are ways you can help save the planet this year.
Book Excerpt: How To Make A Cedar Pot Dolly
December 15, 2017Build this dolly to easily move heavy containers across porches, patios, decks or other flooring surfaces. Excerpted from “Container Gardening Complete.”
Put These 3 Podcasts In Your Farm Toolbox
December 4, 2017Some of these podcasts help you develop skills in urban farming and permaculture, while others share stories of innovative agricultural efforts.
Preparing & Storing Garden Containers For The Winter
November 23, 2017Learn how to properly clean and store garden containers to ensure blemish-free pots and disease-free plantings next spring.
Improve The Health Of Trees Via Urban Soil Rehabilitation
November 20, 2017Development can have unintended negative effects on soil, but one researcher’s method has reinvigorated the growth of trees in urban forests.
Forcing Flower Bulbs In The Fall For Late Winter Blooms
October 27, 2017Autumn is the best time for forcing flower bulbs to bloom in late winter. Learn how you can pot up bulbs to force them to bloom when the snow is flying.
How To Make A DIY Platform Bird Feeder
October 13, 2017Attract jays, grosbeaks, woodpeckers and more with this DIY platform bird feeder. It doesn’t take long to make and will lure a diverse array of birds.
