The Best and Worst Trees for Firewood
October 19, 2018Here’s our guide to help you find firewood for cold winter days and nights that burns the hottest and with fewest sparks.
Get to Know the Magical Melipona, the Stingless Bees of Central America
October 19, 2018These tree-nesting bees and the honey they produce were considered sacred in ancient Mayan cultures.
6 Ways to Market and Sell Turnips
October 18, 2018You can grow turnips year-round in some areas, and while they’re not always the easiest vegetable to sell, try these methods to find and attract buyers.
Lily Leaf Beetles: How to Identify and Control This Pest
October 18, 2018Lily leaf beetles destroy all types of true lilies. Learn how to properly identify this pest, the regions where you’ll find it, and how to mange it organically.
Farm Storehouse: 9 Products to Help You & Your Operation
October 17, 2018An application to help track planting and maintenance records, a generator, a starter ATV and a seed planter and sower are among items our editors found.
The Broody Bunch: Veteran Hens Create Chaos Following Their Urges
October 17, 2018Sitcom headaches and hilarity ensue when a lovely lady tries to bring up several very lovely eggs—and sets off a chain reaction of broody behavior among hens.
5 Methods of Food Preservation That Bypass Canning
October 16, 2018You work hard in the garden, so you should do all you can to prevent your harvest from going to waste. Keep it fresh with these tips on food preservation that bypass canning.
The Art of Dry Farming: Grow Vegetables With Little or No Irrigation
October 16, 2018With a combination of cover, timing, drought-tolerant crops and creative water sources, you can grow food without irrigation.
The Hacksaw: Why Every Farm Should Have One
October 16, 2018Imagine a small tool that can cut through metal using only the power of the human body. Sound useful? Then you need a hacksaw.
9 Uses for Your Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin After Halloween
October 15, 2018Don’t toss your creepy, glowing Halloween décor in the trash after the holiday. Use the pumpkin behind your jack-o’-lantern and its extras to enhance farm life.
