Part I: Growing mushrooms indoors
Fresh mushrooms are another fast, easy and fun food to grow indoors. Indoor mushroom kits are available in dozens of fungi varieties, from basic buttons to expensive exotics.
Return of an American favorite: How to grow and enjoy chestnuts at home
Crossing Chinese and American chestnut trees is an effort to breed the American chestnut back with disease resistance.
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
Get crafty with mason jars
Put leftover canning jars to use with these simple and fun crafts.
Deck the halls: Christmas tree buying guide
Whether you visit a tree farm or a local lot to purchase your Christmas tree this year, these tips and tricks will help you select the best Christmas tree for your space.
Why farming changed the way I eat, part two
In this second installment of Why farming changed the way I eat, Ivory Harlow shares the ways farming tuned her into the natural cycle of seasons, localized her eating, and terminated her food waste.
Ag opportunities for military veterans
Government agencies and private organizations are stepping up to support troops entering the agricultural industry.
Essential oils 101
Essential oils contain all the organic compounds, elements and constituents from the plant which they are derived. Their powerful properties have been used in natural health and healing for centuries.
Houseplants add color and life to indoor spaces during winter
Although caring for indoor plants is similar to outdoor plants, houseplants require a few special considerations.
Starting a farm: Looking for land
The high price of farmland is the most common complaint of new farmers, and with good reason; both crop and pasture land is selling at an all-time high.
