Urban sprawl has helped to bring the modern lawn into existence. The result is a short, neat, monoculture plot of grass that extends from fence…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a…
The elder is a deciduous shrub of myth, legend, beauty, and usefulness. In June through early July, the whole bush is adorned with lacy, cream-colored…
Tammy Curry greeted me with fresh homemade bread, slathered with butter, and a glass of cool sweet tea. It was in the high nineties outside…
There was a time in my life when from spring to September, and sometimes on into November, I was busy earning my keep harvesting wild…
Making a life off of your land is nothing short of one big adventure. People who are serious about it are the committed type.…
Hydroponic and aquaponic vegetables are becoming more popular with growers and consumers alike. Consumers enjoy fresh, organic produce and growers appreciate the potential high-yield…
Introduction to Cannabis Cannabis hasn’t always been a controversial substance. In fact, it wasn’t until the early twentieth century, around the era of alcohol…
Participating in a farmer's market is a great income opportunity that allows you to connect with the people in your community. The only problem…
Is this the year you plan on growing healthier food, taking better care of your land, and cultivating a deeper understanding of nature? As…
Whether you just want to have lovely, colorful things flitting around in your garden, or you want to venture into some sort of for-profit…
Three years ago, my husband decided to start growing an aphrodisiac in our urban postage-stamp property. I was as turned on as he was…
