Before jumping on the wool-mulching bandwagon, it is best to take a look at the pros and cons of mulching with wool. What works well in one situation may not be desirable in another.
Pros and Cons of Selling Farm Products to Restaurants
Selling farm products to restaurants can be tough. But if the issues are dealt with, farmers find that the steady demand can turn their operations into profitable ventures.
50 Garden Journal Prompts
What to write in your garden journal? Here are 50 ideas to jog your creativity, including something for every season.
Is It Possible to Use Too Much Compost?
You may have heard the adage, "You can't have too much compost." But is it true? A recurring theme in nature is balance. Too much or too little of anything causes problems.
Do Plants Need Vitamins?
Most gardening resources list the mineral needs of plants. But do plants, like humans and animals, need vitamins? The answers may not be quite what you expect.
Improving Garden Soil Over the Winter
There are two main ways to approach winter soil improvement: the mulch method and the cover crop method.
5 Tips for Storing Seeds
So how and where should you store seeds for maximum longevity? Here are five tips.
Best Plants for Compacted Soils
Plants with the ability to resist compaction and its associated problems, for garden, orchard, lawn, field, and pasture.
Optimizing Your Land Use
Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?
The Law of the Minimum vs. the Law of Return
The Law of the Minimum and the Law of Return are regarded as representing opposing perspectives on soil nutrients and plant health. But can they coexist?
Homestead on the Range 