3 Steps To Winterizing The Fortress Garden
November 13, 2015Winter’s not bad in my neck of the woods, but there are still a few things I need to do to get my garden ready for cooler temps.
6 White Vegetables You Need To Grow
November 12, 2015White vegetables may appear to be lacking pigment and nutrition, but just the opposite is true.
4 Ways To Rekindle Your Love For Chickens
November 11, 2015Rachel Hurd Anger As the days grow shorter and colder, we often talk about how to care for chickens as the seasons change, and we’ll certainly discuss cold-weather care soon. But, the worst thing about chicken keeping as the seasons change isn’t the maintenance to help your flock survive the winter—in fact, depending on […]
9 Ways To Prepare Your Farm For Winter
November 9, 2015Bitter cold temperatures, snow and ice can be harsh on your farm, but with a little planning up front, you can hunker down for winter with peace of mind.
4 New Uses For Old Potting Soil
November 5, 2015It can seem like a waste to throw out spent potting soil from your container plantings at the end of the growing season. Here are some ways to put it to good use.
6 Things To Do Now To Make Kidding Season Easier
November 3, 2015Before your farm babies come, prepare everything you’ll need to make the birthing experience as smooth as possible.
6 Fall Crops To Harvest For Fermented Drinks
October 26, 2015Imbibe your seasonal abundance by transforming these autumn crops into wines, meads and ciders.
4 People Who Judge Your Urban Chickens
October 21, 2015Rachel Hurd Anger Chicken keepers have supporters and critics everywhere. From rural career farmers to city dwellers, judgments are all over the map. Here are four types of people who have opinions about your urban farming habits. Can you name these people in your community? 1. The Encouraging Ally The best supporter is often a […]
4 Reasons Your Greenhouse Tomatoes Are Failing
October 20, 2015Treat your tomatoes well when you plant them in a greenhouse, hoop house or high tunnel for a year-round tomato crop.
9 FAQs About Pressure Canning
October 13, 2015For first-timers, pressure canning the harvest can be an intimidating process. We hope to shed some light on the experience to make it less scary.
