by Editor | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you want to start a small farm business, you may be wondering what step to take first. You might not even have land yet, but you are still thinking and planning for the time when you will make your move. And finding farmland is one important step in farming –...
by Editor | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Winnie the Pooh really knew his land. If you look at a map of the fictional Hundred Acre Wood, you’ll discover hidden gems, such as Sandy Pit Where Roo Plays and Area of Six Pine Trees. There’s also Bee Tree and Area of Big Stones and Rocks, and my personal favorite,...
by Editor | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Corn is more American than apple pie and it’s been cultivated in North American gardens for over 4,000 years. Even though it takes up a large share of garden space, many gardeners make room because of the unbeatable sweet taste of fresh-picked ears. The sugar in the...
by Editor | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring has sprung but there’s still time to start a raised bed! In this short video and article, we’ll demonstrate how easy it is to build a small 4ft x 4ft (1.2m x 1.2m) raised bed from scratch. For this project, we’ve used two planks of wood that...
by Editor | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Buckwheat is good for more than just pancakes. It is an old-time crop that was once very popular, but its benefits are more valuable today than ever. Buckwheat isn’t actually a type of wheat. It’s a plant related to the rhubarb, and it’s easy to grow and helpful in...