Chestnuts once reigned supreme over the eastern hardwood forests, not just because they were the biggest and most abundant ...

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A hybrid is simply two different plant varieties crossed for specific reasons. You can save the seeds produced by these, contrary to what you may have heard. It’s just more complicated than ...

The Possibility Alliance was created by Ethan Hughes and his family to teach anybody and everybody about how to live a more simple and meaningful life. The 80-acre homestead in La Plata, Mo., is ...

Six main groups of soils - clay, sandy, silty, peaty, chalky and loamy - each have properties important to know in order to get the most for your garden.

Mulched potato plants For several years we have had problems with our June-planted, October-harvested potatoes having too many green patches. I’ve been researching what to do, and sorting myth ...

?Saturn' peaches are a tasty alternative to regular peach varieties. They have an unusually flat shape, and are named for their resemblance to the rings of Saturn. They're also called 'Donut' or ...

Here are twelve critical soil nutrients your plants need for healthy growth and how to supply them.

The iconic structures that shape our countryside have changed over the years to reflect the needs of agriculture.

Here is help with planning for a successful installation of new plastic or replacement of old plastic over your hoophouse (high tunnel). This post provides a list of tools and step-by-step ...

If you dig composting but dislike the sight of rotting waste, consider hiding your heap inside one of these tidy, reader-recommended bins or tumblers.

Lightweight fabric row covers are an easy way to protect your crops from insects and critters, and extend the season.