How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Whether you started seeds yourself or purchased vegetable seedlings at the store, now is the time to transplant seedlings in your garden.
How to inspect your woodstove or fireplace
A thorough inspection identifies system maintenance needs and allows time to fix problems before winter weather hits.
Raise quail for meat and eggs
Practical advice on how to buy birds, set-up a brooder and grow birds to harvest weight
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.
Homegrown apples: How to plant apple trees this fall
Apples are the perfect backyard fruit, and fall is a great time to plant apple trees in USDA Hardiness zones 5-10.
How to find and harvest wild blackberries
Gatherers can find wild blackberries in Ohio’s woodlands, along the borders of farm fields, and on overgrown fencerows.
Choose the best business structure for your farm
The business structure you choose for your farm influences daily operations, how decisions are made and the responsibilities of owners.
3 ways farmers can accept credit cards
New technology for small businesses allows farmers to process payments anywhere sales happen — at the market, on the farm or online.
Country Christmas crafts
Kids get a kick out of making angels from corn husks, but also enjoy filling glass ornaments with seeds. Even the teenagers in the family tolerate spray painting components for the baskets.
How to plant a prairie garden
A prairie is a natural-looking garden of native grasses and wildflowers. They are easy to establish, virtually maintenance free and attract pollinators.
