Time for Fall Hive Maintenance
Tuesday September 27, 2011
The crisp, cool days of autumn are upon us - and it's time to make sure everything is in order with your beehives before the winter really sets in. Your ... Read More
Elderberry-licious!
Sunday September 25, 2011
Elderberries are in season! They're a potent immune-booster, great for fighting flu, colds, sore throats and all the yuckiness of winter!
Check out these great elderberry recipes. Whether you want to ... Read More
Fall Cover Crops
Friday September 23, 2011
Cover crops are a terrific way to prevent soil erosion and add fertility to your soil. And fall is the perfect time to plant a cover crop!
How to Plant a ... Read More
Photo of the Week: Bear Attack
Wednesday September 21, 2011
Photo © Lauren Ware
Raising Baby Chicks Right
Sunday September 18, 2011
It's not too early to start thinking about spring chicks and how to raise them well - with all or most reaching adulthood healthy and full of vigor. And in ... Read More
Photo of the Week: Farm Breakfast
Wednesday September 14, 2011
Photo © Lauren Ware
Benefits of Bartering
Monday September 12, 2011
Are you a small-time farmer or overachieving homesteader who doesn't really have enough to take to the farmers market, but you still have extra produce, animals, wool or what-have-you? Try ... Read More
Farmers and Irene
Friday September 9, 2011
Hurricane Irene ripped through the northeast US last week, leaving a staggering amount of damage in her wake. Among those affected were farmers. Lost crops, flooded fields, an aborted harvest ... Read More