Do It Yourself
11/11/2009 1:34:05 PM
Paul recaps the rest of the growing season, sucesses and failures.
11/5/2009 12:19:20 PM
Some herbal recipes to use all those herbs you've frozen or dried this season.
11/5/2009 11:58:58 AM
A gardener reviews her first year growing Beauregard sweet potatoes.
10/15/2009 12:15:41 PM
Becky picks, cans, freezes and lacto-ferments vegetables and reflects on Harvest Season blessings.
10/13/2009 11:24:25 AM
How to set up compost bins to help the environment and your garden.
10/12/2009 3:24:34 PM
A would-be composter works up the courage to try to do things right.
10/9/2009 4:53:16 PM
Extend the garden season with a cold frame project and other gardening ideas.
10/9/2009 4:33:08 PM
The perennial Goldenseal is a beneficial plant to grow for multiple reasons.
10/7/2009 4:34:33 PM
It’s time to start preserving all the garden produce that is now coming in.
10/7/2009 3:01:50 PM
Elizabeth and everyone at Loagan Ranch prepare for the frosty nights ahead.
10/1/2009 12:33:45 PM
Shannon reflects on the implications of raising chickens for eggs.
9/17/2009 5:09:44 PM
Cindy takes you on a tour of the nursery where she spends her days.
9/17/2009 4:09:08 PM
Mom reflects on the challenges of gardening with a three-year-old.
9/2/2009 10:08:13 AM
Hank reports on cold weather predictions in the 2010 Farmers Almanac
8/20/2009 4:36:19 PM
Vickie has varied success drying herbs and going pesticide-free.
8/13/2009 3:42:19 PM
Brent and LeAnna learn many garden lessons.
7/23/2009 12:40:45 PM
The hillside garden Cindy started in Phase I is finished ... for now.
6/30/2009 1:30:21 PM
Composted raised beds using lasagna gardening impress Paul.
6/11/2009 2:07:17 PM
Create a low-maintenance, lovely landscape that’s drought resistant.
5/27/2009 8:19:25 AM
Cindy plants annuals in containers to complete her garden.
5/15/2009 11:44:03 AM
Cindy starts planning her new hillside garden with shrubs and thoughts on xeriscaping.
4/24/2009 4:52:16 PM
The garden is a work in progress at Razor Family Farms.
4/14/2009 9:40:20 AM
Scarecrows have a long history and are fun to make.
4/10/2009 4:34:00 PM
Grow culinary and visual delights in the same place.
4/10/2009 3:30:13 PM
Versatile vegetable trellis makes intensive gardening easy.
4/8/2009 10:31:55 AM
Brent and LeAnna make plans to grow their own food.
3/24/2009 9:19:25 AM
Hank thinks its important to support native bees.
3/16/2009 4:46:30 PM
Andy offers chainsaw safety tips and the correct method for cutting down trees.
3/9/2009 5:16:37 PM
Lacy offers her recipe for a natural pesticide.
3/6/2009 5:11:27 PM
Lori and family build a thermal mass greenhouse.
3/6/2009 4:43:54 PM
Seed starter designed and built by Paul to get your garden growing early.
3/6/2009 3:05:17 PM
Getting ready to garden, Cindy looks to the future.
3/3/2009 4:57:05 PM
Mom uses dead-elm theory for finding a springtime dinner table delicacy.
2/24/2009 4:57:35 PM
Cindy gets her pussy willow to bloom indoors while there's snow on the ground outside.
2/20/2009 11:31:27 AM
Kathy sees weeds as useful and healthful herbs.
2/16/2009 10:34:51 AM
Steve's projects mount in preparation for a garden.
2/10/2009 11:44:16 AM
New website helps both novice and experienced gardeners create the perfect plot for flowers or veggies.
2/10/2009 11:35:43 AM
Agriculture and conservation leaders to gather in support of native pollinator populations.
2/3/2009 2:43:59 PM
In the long run, well-designed and soundly made tools are more effective, pleasant and even safer to use.
2/3/2009 1:46:06 PM
Trading petroleum for muscle will keep you in shape and save you money.
2/3/2009 9:45:41 AM
A series of workshops, offered by the University of Illinois, aim to help those interested in sustainable, small-farm operations.
1/20/2009 9:10:03 AM
Hank reports on the beautifully engineered Growers Supply G48 Light Cart.
1/16/2009 10:22:11 AM
A few 2-by-2s and some string make a great trellis for Paul's raised beds.
1/14/2009 9:10:18 AM
Hank orders and begins assembling a FarmTek cold frame.
1/8/2009 8:24:18 AM
Paul explains how the Freedom Garden movement began.
1/5/2009 9:16:21 AM
Hank reports on saving money in 2009 by transplanting free trees.
12/22/2008 5:21:28 PM
Paul sees this season as a time to plan and prepare.
12/15/2008 3:56:29 PM
Winter offers Deb a time to think and plan for new heirloom breeds and heirloom seeds.
12/1/2008 3:32:14 PM
Make use of leaves to make the ground ready for planting come spring.
12/1/2008 2:30:15 PM
A guide for which tools work best with different vegetables.
11/28/2008 5:06:03 PM
11 tips to get food growing long before spring.
11/28/2008 3:46:26 PM
Your place for finding heirloom potato seeds.
11/28/2008 2:18:58 PM
Visit these websites for more information on lawn gardening.
11/28/2008 2:02:31 PM
Plan a garden that's beautiful to look at and contains treats for the dinner table.
10/7/2008 3:25:57 PM
Dig into the latest Web site from American Community Gardening Association with its acres of information on planting a youth-run community garden.
10/6/2008 12:04:01 PM
Deckscaping brings the pieces together.
10/2/2008 4:48:44 PM
Yes, you can grow this tasty treat.
10/2/2008 2:14:53 PM
Native grain feeds families through a world war and the Great Depression.
10/1/2008 9:26:27 AM
City Farm offers tips on how to grow these prized vegetables.
8/25/2008 3:18:04 PM
The design of two new lawn machines harkens back to the distinctive orange Allis-Chalmers tractors that were a farming mainstay in the mid-1900s.
7/18/2008 2:08:29 PM
Kate and I enjoy a relatively calm existence at home, but when it comes to potato salad, there’s nothing calm about it. Kate really loves traditional German-style potato salad – I like the stuff well enough, but in my book, it just isn’t salad.
7/18/2008 7:32:07 AM
My husband, Hank, and I debate: what IS the best potato salad recipe?
7/14/2008 1:42:44 PM
Second annual Gourmet Chili Pepper and Salsa Festival hits Fredricksburg.
7/14/2008 12:14:10 PM
Natural compound from pine oil a new weapon in fight against pests.
6/30/2008 9:32:25 AM
Don’t be fooled, tomatoes come in more
shapes and colors than round and red. Check out these specialty varieties.
6/30/2008 9:26:45 AM
How to find the right tomato for your garden.
6/30/2008 9:16:17 AM
How to save your own tomato seeds.
6/27/2008 3:19:07 PM
Growing tomatoes from seed is much easier than it might seem.
6/25/2008 2:17:24 PM
Twenty-five communities receive recognition from Mantis for efforts.
6/6/2008 10:19:20 AM
Study adds yet another reason to include a variety of vegetables on the menu.
6/6/2008 10:03:15 AM
Americans love to putter with plant-filled pots.
5/6/2008 9:36:26 AM
Citizen support is key to helping National Wildlife Refuge System maintain lands.
4/24/2008 9:56:08 AM
If you haven’t bought your Halloween pumpkins yet, it might be time to get a move on.
4/10/2008 4:55:12 PM
Invention helps everyone and anyone maintain a compost pile.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
This specialty crop grows almost anywhere.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Grow seedlings with this easy-to-build lighted unit.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Growing trend brings beauty, bounty and hope to city dwellers.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Federally mandated wellness policy leads charge to add outdoor activities and experiences to children's lives.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Start garden plants from seeds.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
There's more to it than a test kit and fertilizer.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Make a few winter cuts to keep trees and shrubs in shape.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
On a Saturday in early June, I accompanied Liz to the Union Square Greenmarket, which is comprised of several dozen vendors marketing all types of produce - fruits, vegetables and even lamb chops.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Administered by the Council on the Environment of New York City, Greenmarket organizes and manages open-air markets in the city.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Educational project helps New Jersey family keep farm amid urban sprawl.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Blue Ridge Mountain cannery continues to serve area families and organizations.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The charges for canning in glass jars.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Callaway Ruritan Club Brunswick Stew recipe.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The question of what to do with all that garden bounty becomes simple once you learn a few preservation techniques.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Freezing produce has several advantages over canning.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
For more information on canning, freezing and other preservation techniques, check out these Web sites.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Fall cleanup marks the end of one year's growing season – and the beginning of the next.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Starting with a stone barn and a big dream, Ken Krause shows what ambition, energy and a few strategic decisions can create.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Fifteen years ago, Ken Krause was well on his way to a great little vineyard.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
As he launched Fieldstone Farm, Ken Krause chose Booker T. Whatley to guide him.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity, Maine, focuses on fun, farming and country living.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Summer's end doesn't have to mean the end of color in your garden.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Audubon Society urges Americans to fight habitat loss with their own gardens.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Use graph paper, and your imagination, to place each plant in as many designs as you want.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Gardening misadventures thwart Aunt Dorothy’s patriotism.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Planting a garden became a way of expressing patriotism while, at the same time, feeding families.