Don’t Take Turns: A Guide to No-Till Gardening
July 23, 2013Encourage natural soil fertility and restore the soil food web by eschewing the traditional garden practice of tilling.
Hummingbird Hurdles
July 11, 2013I learned an interesting lesson this summer: Not all hummingbird feeders are created equal.
DIY Birdbath Planter
June 27, 2013When my grandmother passed away 10 years ago, I became the proud owner of her favorite birdbath. It sits in the center of the perennial garden right next to our front steps.
14 Plants For Your Container Garden
May 31, 2013Hens-and-Chicks photo courtesy Robert Nunnally Your patio offers the ideal place to create a colorful oasis of container plants. Dwarf trees, climbing vines, vibrant flowers and hardy succulents – all can fell equally at home on your patio and create the ultimate garden getaway. Some plants do better in containers than others, though. Knowing […]
3 Fresh Ways to Chop Your Food Budget
May 1, 2013Clip coupons. Shop sales. Stock up. While everyone seeks ways to save on food costs, most “tips” sound like a stale rerun, repeating the same conventional knowledge over and over.
Gardener’s Tip: Properly Space Small Seeds
April 4, 2013Now that the weather is finally warming up a bit, I plan to head to the garden this weekend to plant some seeds of several cool-weather crops.
Time to Plant Peas!
March 14, 2013It’s nearly pea-planting time! One of my favorite homegrown veggies, peas find a spot in my garden each and every year.
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.
