Feeding animals out of the garden during summer is a great way to save a little money on feed, as well as provide the health benefits of natural homegrown fruits and veggies. For our little farm hands, though, it can also mean inadvertently making the animals sick.
This slender predator insect can be a great asset to your garden, keeping pest populations under control.
Larger than your typical cold frame, these plans will help you construct a place to extend the growing season of your favorite garden vegetables.
It never ceases to amaze me how much of my life revolves around feces! From baby diapers to golden compost, much of my day is spent cleaning, shoveling or scooping poop.
There’s always something new to learn on the farm. If you’re just starting out, heed the advice of these farming pros.
If you’re looking for an easy project to start soon after the ground thaws, consider making new plants from root cuttings. It’s a great and inexpensive way to expand your garden, and spring and early fall are great times to do it.
Did the groundhog see his shadow at your farm on Groundhog Day? He didn’t here!
I like interspersing annuals into all my perennial borders—sun and shade alike—because they provide near-constant color and are fast-growing.
Practice food safety by properly washing all fruits and vegetables (organic or not) before eating to minimize your exposure to pathogens and chemicals.
