Known to work wonders, essential oils contain the true essence of the plant from which they were derived. Contrary to what you’d think, they are not oily to touch, but rather a pure liquid...
The National Young Farmers Coalition released a new guide for farmers, designed to provide an introduction to land trusts and explain the process of partnering with a land trust to access affordable...
Spring is an exciting time for beekeepers. If you have existing hives the workers are busy gathering nectar and pollen while the queen is laying eggs. But if you just starting out or lost your...
The ants go marching in your house, through the kitchen, and into the cabinets. They know where the good stuff is. Most of us would prefer not to have ants carrying off the pantry or pet food, and...
Looking out at my predominately brown winter landscape, I want to add some plants that will provide some winter interest next year. For a native plant lover, I appreciate color and texture in the...
A swale is defined as a low-lying or depressed and often wet stretch of land. You can think of it as a wide ditch that is on contour with the land, acts as a rain catch, and decreases run-off. A...
Sorry to disappoint anyone who thought this was going to be a blog entry about blowing up stumps with dynamite, it’s not. Nor is this article about using mechanical tools or chemicals to...
It is always so interesting to hear how people get started in gardening and farming. The following is the touching story of how Michael Karp of Cosmos’ Acres came to tend an avacado and fruit...