Rachel 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 […]
Bitter 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.
It 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.
Before your farm babies come, prepare everything you’ll need to make the birthing experience as smooth as possible.
Imbibe your seasonal abundance by transforming these autumn crops into wines, meads and ciders.
Rachel 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 […]
Treat your tomatoes well when you plant them in a greenhouse, hoop house or high tunnel for a year-round tomato crop.
For 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.
Don’t have the capital to buy the farm of your dreams right now? Take these small steps to reaching your farming goals until the cash flow comes.
Teach your kids to give back to your community year-round with these project ideas.
