Prolong the life of decorative pumpkins, gourds and squash in five simple steps
Whether you grow your own or purchase pumpkins, gourds and squash at market, these five preservation steps make autumn ornamentals last longer.
Bill and Melinda Gates’ foothold on farmland
Alan Guebert digs into the motives behind Bill and Melinda Gates' foothold on farmland as they now own 242,000 acres of farmland worth over $690 million.
House wrens can be nasty neighbors
House wrens are extremely territorial and aggressive. While most birds limit their aggression to members of their own species, house wrens are interspecifically antisocial.
Feeding deer corn is not the best thing to do
Deer’s winter digestive system is not equipped to handle a high carbohydrate diet such as corn.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
3 livestock protection animals for your farm
Dogs, donkeys and llamas make good livestock guardians. Read training and care tips, plus benefits, for these three livestock protection animals.
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.
A Clampett full of catchy phrases
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about her reunion, via video tribute, with wit and wisdom of "The Beverly Hillbillies."
How to understand coyote vocalizations
Coyotes are arguably the most vocal of all North American mammals. Learn more about understanding the meaning behind their various vocalizations.
Sunlight requirements for growing vegetables
Sunlight is critical to growing vegetables, but ensuring vegetable plants get enough sunlight can be tricky if trees, fences or structures keep your yard shady.
