Think you're free to plow your own farmland? Not without a permit, says the federal court system. Longtime farmer John Duarte may face up to a 2.8 million dollar fine for plowing parts of his own 450-acre property, just south of...
Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for the benefit of both plants such as pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial creatures, maximizing use of space, and to otherwise increase crop...
You gotta love living in 2017, new technology is constantly making our lives easier. We now have the Seedo automatic hydroponics system. This could change the game for the population who don't have the knowledge or time to grow...
Having a squash arch in your garden is a lot like killing two birds with one stone. Squash plants are notorious for conquering the rest of your garden with their long vines and large leaves. Building an arch for...
Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for the benefit of both plants such as pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial creatures, maximizing use of space, and to otherwise increase crop...
Your action is needed NOW as Azure Standard Organic Farm is under threat! For those who don't know, Azure Farm is one of our largest organic bulk food suppliers, located in Moro, Sherman County, Oregon. They are one and the...
Okay, we're not lazy gardeners, really. We just want to reap the best harvest we can with the least amount of effort. Perennial plants really fit the bill here, because you only have to baby them from seed to maturity once,...
If you ever thought about living on a self sustainable homestead, there are so many ways to do it and you only need about an acre of land. Here are some guru tips on how to create your own...
Growing food is a bonding, cost effective, and rewarding experience; and while you may associate gardening mostly with standard residential or commercial landscaping, there are actually many different types of gardening that encompass various styles, techniques, locations, and types...
Sounds pretty pointless, doesn't it? Planting a tree for the sole purpose of chopping it down. It seems even more ridiculous when I tell you that the tree--called a black locust--grows incredibly fast, too. Why would anybody chop down a perfectly...
So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don't throw it away! What if I told you it's ridiculously easy to GROW a whole BUNCH of tomato plants from just a few...
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you've heard it's tricky to get right. I understand--nobody wants a stinky mess out back that will draw vermin, or worse! However, nobody wants to shell out for fancy compost drums...